How to Lose Fear

How to Lose Fear

I found myself on the most deserted stretch of beach I know of in the world, near the southern tip of the island of Niijima. There wasn’t another person as far as the eye could see. The still air, the warm autumn sun, the coarse glass sand that coats the skin but brushes away just as easily, the gently lapping waves, the large rock protruding from the water a few hundred meters offshore – these were my companions for the afternoon. I reached a place where I thought I might take a rest. The beach rose up from the water and gradually steepened into a hill, and I wondered about camping…

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Single Mother: Perspectives from Two Continents

Single Mother: Perspectives from Two Continents

Last week I had the honor of sharing Kyla’s views on raising twins while still keeping her passion alive in the first Blue Belt video interview. This week we add to the story, presenting Kyla’s responses to my interview questions alongside those of Ellen, friend and single mother in the Philippines. Thanks to both for giving generously of  their limited time to share their information with the world.

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Single Mother of Twins: How to Keep Your Passion Alive

Single Mother of Twins: How to Keep Your Passion Alive

For this special Mothers Day edition of the Weekly we have a video interview that goes into the practical aspects of the fusion principle. My friend Kyla is a single mother of twins, chef for a household of eight, an accomplished artist (check her work at www.thenerdyhippie.com), and apparently she can even fix your car if you are in the area. It’s a long interview and I will work on writing up a consolidated transcript, but we covered a lot of ground and it is worth checking out if you are interested in how to follow your dreams in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges – by establishing a loving…

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