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Murió Fidel
Murió Fidel. Y facebook activao. Por un lado, los que NO son cubanos y conocen *parte* de la historia pq no la vivieron, celebran el hecho que Cuba ha tenido un excelente sistema educativo y un servicio médico libre de costo. Los que SI son cubanos o tienen familiares cubanos, les importa un carajo la…
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Post-election day
“Politics touches everything, but politics is not everything — not by a long shot.” Miroslav Volf Hate or white supremacy may have won in the US, but this is not the end. Yes, it’s a heavy dose of reality to take in and process. The future is uncertain as it always has been. Therefore, let…
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El exilio
Casi todos los días abro el facebook y leo que un amig@ se muda de la isla. No se quitan, se mudan buscándose la vida. Algunos critican mientras otros celebran, pero solo el que se va entiende el sacrificio, los riesgos y las oportunidades de su partida. Yo me fuí por diez años y entre…
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Making space for poetry
As most things in life, making choices determines who we are, what we do and how we interact with the world and others. I have been writing poetry for quite sometime, but I consider it not to be very good. Anyway, I have to make space for: reading other poets, writing more, and sharing my…
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The Soul by Lal Ded
I like this poem by Lal Ded. I did not know who she was, in fact this was posted by Elle Luna’s in her own blog and I am borrowing it to put it here. It is said that Lal Ded was born in 1355 in Pandrethan to a Kashmiri Pandit family. Even as a child, Lalla was wise…
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Back on the Blog horse!
I started blogging 10 years ago, stopped in October 2009 and I’m back this Summer 2016. Writing is part of my daily life, it helps me see clearer and be more creative. Why did I stop and suddenly decided to get back to blogging? First, because I truly love it. In fact, I’ve never stopped…
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The Dip – Seth Godin
“Most people will tell you that you need to persevere – to try harder, put in more hours, get more training, and work hard. ‘Don”t quit!’ they implore. But if all you need to do to succeed is not quit, then why do organizations less motivate than your succeed? Why do individuals less talented than…
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Networking Strategies to Thrive in a Tough Economy
You have heard it said over and over again: “It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.” This unknown proverb has become the wisdom of the ages, passed down from mentors, parents, coaches, and career counselors. Networking is important and critical for success. Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, student,…
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Gold Nuggets: Leadership Summit 2009 – Day 2/2
The best from the Leadership Summit – Day 2 below. If you missed my previous article (Gold Nuggets – Day 1), please click here to read it. To get all my notes from Day 1 and 2, email me. The Leadership Summit, hosted by the Willow Creek Association, is the largest annual leadership event…
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Gold Nuggets: Leadership Summit 2009 – Day 1/2
Every year, the Willow Creek Association, hosts the Leadership Summit, which has become the largest leadership conference in the world. Some of the top gold nuggets (quotes) from the conference are below. If you really want more insights/quotes, email me and I’ll be happy to send you all my notes from the conference (10+ pages).
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Debunking 3 Myths That Hold People Back
A myth is a misrepresentation of the truth, a false belief or idea. Despite the misrepresented and distorted nature of myths, many are widely held in society today. They are ingrained in our psyche and shape the way we live, behave, and make decisions, both at a conscious and/or unconscious level. I believe the following…
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Dare to Follow your Heart
How would your life look if you dared to follow your heart? What prevents you from actually taking action? Unfortunately, only a few dare to live the life they want. According to Webster’s dictionary, the verb “dare” is defined as: “To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not…
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