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by Michael Parise | Jul 18, 2014
Ever wonder, “Am I the only one who’s seeing things this way?” Do you, as I do, have something in you motivating you to change the world for the better? Do you also feel as if everyone else seems to be “going along to get along” and is ignoring the big picture? Many...
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by Michael Parise | Feb 21, 2014
Say the word religion and you’ll get differing emotional responses from almost everyone ranging from unabashed, warm and fuzzy adoration to stomach-churning discomfort. You may also receive the impression that a lot of people have entirely rejected the idea of...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 30, 2013
Every day I wake up believing I was sent into the world with a mission of healing and change. Along with many of you I sense that we humans have been painting ourselves into a corner and are in need of a totally new way of living. Economic, technological,...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 7, 2013
Our lives are like castles that we like to protect. Two tools I’ve found useful are vigilance and judgment. Vigilance is devoted attentiveness or watchfulness. Judgment in this case is the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation and the capacity...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 7, 2012
My friend Peter recently underwent a serious operation that has improved dramatically his ability to function under the strain of a chronic illness. He took a leave of absence from the job he’s had for almost a decade while he recuperated. How he’s returned to work...
