Ep 66. Misunderstood

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Teenagers complain that no one understands them. But we all feel misunderstood at times. As we age we realize that being misunderstood isn’t such a big deal. It’s more important to understand yourself.

The Oak Tree

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At my childhood church, an oak tree stands, With branches extended toward heaven. At a hundred years old at least I’d guess, What secrets it must hold in its resin.

Ep 65. Green Flags

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Today we’re talking about Green Flags and how it might be more effective and more fun to look for positive traits and indicators when you’re making big decisions.

The Benjamin Franklin Effect

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If you want someone to like you, ask them to do you a small favor. It might sound backward, but studies show that if you do something nice for someone, you will like them more and want to help them again. It’s called The Benjamin Franklin Effect. According to legend, Franklin asked an enemy if he could borrow a book, then thanked him profusely. They became lifelong friends.

Who Told You That?

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When you worry that someone dislikes you, is upset with you, or that the situation is worse than it truly is, stop and think, “Who told you that?” Usually, you won’t know the answer and will discover that it’s only a thought, which you can choose to reject.

A Solitary Soul

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I’m a solitary soul, without love at my side, A life alone, with just myself to keep. I’ve no hand to hold, no man in whom to confide, No comfort in the night, no kiss upon my cheek.