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by Michael Parise | Jul 22, 2016
I just saw the film, “Spotlight” on Netflix. I had avoided it in the theater because I was afraid I’d lose it, emotionally. It’s a good thing, because I did. I wailed long, hard, and loud at the end of the film when the Boston Globe...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 20, 2016
There a lot “out there” that’s driving many of us crazy. I won’t go through the list; you know what I’m talking about. It’s whatever happens to be overwhelming your nervous system in this moment. Yet there’s nothing new in this overwhelming existence of ours. ...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 9, 2016
Okay, so I’m suggesting we become a bit more selfish. Based on my previous blog, Being a Doormat, I’m tired of allowing myself to come a distant second. Taking care of myself first has changed my entire perspective on life. Before I would squeeze in my needs here...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 1, 2016
I’ve encountered lots of doormats in my lifetime. Most said “Welcome” as I scraped my dirty shoes before entering. Doormats have served for millennia as the means to keep the outside grime where it belongs. They serve a great purpose as long as they’re in front of...
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by Michael Parise | Jun 17, 2016
I feel I’m in a unique position to address the whole “Catholic Guilt” phenomenon, which burdens a lot of people. It’s really less about guilt (having actually done something wrong) and more about shame (feeling defective for being ourselves). The largest group of...
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by Michael Parise | Jun 5, 2016
I don’t know what’s happened to me. I used to be so disciplined. At least that was the image I had of myself. I got up early, ate, brushed and flossed, prioritized by daily work and got it all done, had supper, did homework, watched TV and went to bed no later than...
