I have not only been saying no more often lately, but I have been feeling less confused about when to say yes and when to say no. It is a new experience to want to say no to something and then to …
The Power of The Experience: Memories vs Mindset
Some very close friends visited us last week. We met in Florence and reminisced about our travels and experiences from the past year. As we were leaving the restaurant, my 6-year-old daughter …
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Stop Playing Catch-Up – It’s Your Invention
Many people have said to me lately, “I am behind on Livology,” and it inspired me to think about my own addiction to the game of catch-up. I caught myself the past month racing to the finish line. …
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The Value in Failing A Test With Flying Colors
Last year at this time we were firing questions at the kids at every turn. When was this built? Who was the conquerer? What does that symbol mean? What elements of this culture did you feel at home? …
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Better Off Without Great Expectations
I had no expectations for Slovenia. I had no time to even come up with any. I usually have great, big expectations for places we go, and often those preconceived notions lead me right into …
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Cold War Kids Visiting Berlin
I was a Cold War kid. The Russians were the bad guys in every movie and the nuclear race was yet to be won. When I signed up to go to the former U.S.S.R. in 1986, with a young ambassadors group, I was …
