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Episode 2157:
Julie Morgenstern shares vital insights on nurturing your marital relationship and planning a memorable family summer vacation in her latest articles. Discover how to reclaim precious moments with your spouse amidst the chaos of parenting and create unforgettable experiences during your family's summer outings.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/7/23/how-to-make-the-most-of-alone-time-with-your-partner & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/6/25/planning-a-summer-vacation-the-whole-family-can-enjoy
Quotes to ponder:
"Once you have children, it’s almost as if you forget how to have a real adult conversation. It’s so easy to revert to talking about kid logistics, or kid activities, or kid-anything but that comes at a cost, to the sense of connection you have with your significant other."
"Being a parent is not the only thing you are, right? It’s also not what brought you and your spouse together to begin with. For the health of your relationship and your own well-being, it’s essential to make time for each other, with no kids involved."
"Family vacations are a wonderful way for kids and parents to spend quality time together; it’s time to create the space for deeper conversations (that may feel too rushed in every day life)."
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Episode 2156:
Dr. Diana Kirschner shares critical insights in "How to Know If He’s Marriage Material, or It’s Time to Cut Your Losses," offering a clear guide on identifying potential life partners. She reveals traits such as upbringing, spiritual practices, and readiness for commitment, which research suggests indicate marriage potential, enhancing your chances of finding lasting, passionate love.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/how-to-know-if-hes-marriage-material-or-its-time-to-cut-your-losses-move-on/
Quotes to ponder:
"Marriage Material guys were more likely to have grown up with both biological parents, attend religious services regularly, and feel ready to commit now."
"Your potential guy believes that married people have better intimate lives than singles and worries less about the risks of divorce or separation."
"In our coaching program, we help women find men who want the kind of lasting passionate love that makes your heart soar."
Episode references:
Rutgers University: https://www.rutgers.edu/
The National Marriage Project: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/
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Episode 2155:
Explore self-love and personal growth with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui as she unveils "10 Truths to Help You Live Like You Love Yourself." Discover how embracing your imperfections and managing life's challenges with acceptance and humor can empower and transform your journey.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/love-yourself/
Quotes to ponder:
"Living like we love ourselves, speaking to ourselves with kindness, laying down judgment, nourishing ourselves like we deserve good things, none of this happens without deliberate, conscious choice."
"You wear your tattoos and I wear my scars and we are not so different after all."
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Episode 2154:
Explore the profound insights of James Altucher as he delves into the complexities of human nature in "Let's Start Judging Everyone Around Us." This narrative prompts a deep reflection on forgiveness, the mistakes we all make, and the personal judgements that shape our interactions and self-perception. Altucher's thoughtful exploration offers valuable perspectives on the impact of our choices and the power of redemption.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/judging-others/
Quotes to ponder:
"I shouldn’t say 'sometimes'. I should say 'often'. I should say I often do bad things. Since I can’t speak for others."
"People do things and I have to surrender to what they did. Everyone around us deals the cards. But only I get to play the cards I was dealt. Nobody can play them for me."
"There’s a huge gap between where we are in life right now and all of the dreams and visions we have for ourselves."
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Episode 2153:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan's enlightening piece challenges the traditional either-or mindset by suggesting a both-and approach to balancing the importance of marriage and children in a family setting. Flanagan illustrates through personal insights and societal observations how embracing a unified but distinct perspective within relationships can lead to a deeper understanding and acceptance of complex human connections.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/which-is-more-important-your-marriage-or-your-children/
Quotes to ponder:
"Our kids should never be more important than our marriage, and they should never be less important. Family is about the constant on-going work of finding the balance."
"We need a place where we can be trained in non-dualism, where we can learn to exchange either-or for both-and. And finally I thought, 'We already have such a place. It’s called marriage. It’s called family.'"
"Can you imagine a world in which an entire generation of children, when asked 'Who mattered the most in your family?' could sincerely answer, 'We all did.'"
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Episode 2152:
Bradley Charbonneau of PassTheSourCream.com shares a compelling narrative on longevity and creativity through the inspiring life of his 103-year-old neighbor, Tony. Highlighting the essential balance of input and output in our lives, Charbonneau presents a fresh perspective on how creativity isn't just an art; it's a lifestyle that fuels longevity and fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://passthesourcream.com/103-years-creative/
Quotes to ponder:
"Life needs circulation. Even a car’s engine needs to turn, sometimes to turn fast and clean out the gunk that builds up over time."
"This is how creativity works. We need input to have output."
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