Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Happiness Plunge – One man’s challenge to us

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dfolstad58

There are so many inspiring stories and people everywhere I look. The Happiness Plunge website is such a location where you learn about a young man who quit his six figure job to be a nomad, volunteering and finding joy … Continue reading →

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Yoda said, Do or not do, there is no try, … be open to Yes ! I Will …

Posted on October 29, 2011 by dfolstad58

Be willing to say yes, be open to new experiences. ,…. Here I am today wanting to add a new post, and this struck me. I think it amazes me how often people say “no“. Are you a person who automatically … Continue reading →

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Have you ever started, and stopped before the top?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by dfolstad58

I do this, and many people do this. We have an idea, a vision, and we begin towards a goal. Then we stop, and never make it. Imagine the climber, maybe that’s you. The night before the climb, the climber … Continue reading →

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Music effects your mood

Posted on September 26, 2011 by dfolstad58

Music effects my mood! I remember how when I did step aerobics, how important the music was to wring extra performance out of the class, including the token male (yours truly). I can never really connect with runners though who … Continue reading →

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No more Mr. Nice Guy

Posted on September 12, 2011 by dfolstad58

One internet source I read often is called Simple Marriage – the discussions on this site are invariably thought provoking and interesting. The latest discussion is about “Nice Guys” and I suspect while I am not in complete agreement with … Continue reading →