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  • The Four Questions Always Go for It on Fourth Down

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    What is Dave wearing today? It’s game day, so Dave is wearing all Alabama stuff, including Alabama socks. Jealous? What is making Dave happy today? Dave has been nursing the Complimentary Spouse back to health. Britt says he has food… Keep reading …

  • Acceptance, Change, and Me

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    I have been thinking lately about how difficult it is to balance radical acceptance and self-growth. It has always been a challenge for me, and I’m willing to bet for many others, because the two concepts seem to have disparate… Keep reading …

  • Do You Hear The Four Questions, Fernando?

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    What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a pink polo shirt with toucans on it. Or are they parrots? Dave doesn’t know from birds. Let’s ask James Bond. What is making Dave happy today? Dave took care of a few things… Keep reading …

  • Frankly, My Dear …

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    Dear Hollywood, Please stop using “from the studio that brought you …” as a selling point when you promote new movies. It’s disingenuous. It’s ludicrous. It’s like EMI telling people they’ll enjoy Iron Maiden’s “Dance of Death” because it comes… Keep reading …

  • Cults, Myths, and Conspiracies

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    On Tuesday, hundreds of Qanon supporters turned out in Dallas1, believing that John F. Kennedy Jr. would return from the dead and dance the batusi with Steve Buscemi.2 Spoiler alert: JFK Jr. didn’t show up. But the bigger picture is… Keep reading …

  • The Four Questions Want a Girl With a Short Skirt and a Long Jacket

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    What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a red polo shirt, gray shorts, and a pair of sneakers. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? Dave had a good conversation with a colleague today.  What is Dave’s inspirational thought… Keep reading …

  • Meditation Observations

    Meditation Observations

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    Today is the 500th day in a row that I’ve meditated. To celebrate, I’d like to share five hundred things I’ve learned: There are infinite ways to meditate: I like guided mindfulness meditation, but there’s no end of things to… Keep reading …

  • Leave It to The Four Questions

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    What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a teal polo shirt. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? Dave took a little nap after his visit to the ophthalmologist. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day?… Keep reading …

  • The Four Questions Gave Good Face

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    What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a green polo shirt and shorts. Earlier today, he wore a brown hoodie because it was a bit chilly out. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? The Complimentary Spouse made Dave… Keep reading …

  • There Is Nothing Either Good or Bad, but Thinking Makes it So

    There Is Nothing Either Good or Bad, but Thinking Makes it So

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    I don’t have a successful relationship with self-help books. When I pick one up, it’s either because the name catches my eye — “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” comes to mind — or I hear about it… Keep reading …