The Power of Mortality for kids...
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August 9, 2010 |
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I have a question for you…
Do you think the world is ready for a children’s book about the Power of Mortality™? The aim is to teach kids that life is precious and we need to live every last minute of it.
Thoughts?
Time Keeps On Slippin’...
A nice lyrical reminder that time marches onward!
(And yes, I’m aware of the irony of using a 33 year-old song to remind you to stay in the present.)
Thanks for the reminder...
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August 1, 2010 |
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Today is the first of August.
It’s a beautiful day. Perfect summer weather. The kids and I have been taking advantage of one of our city’s splash pads.
The kids are running through the water sprinklers and making new friends. I’m sitting in the shade and reading a book.
Like I said,...
Stop And Shoot The Flowers...
Just because something is a cliché, doesn’t mean it isn’t true.
In 2005, my son was only 3 years old and even then he knew that you need to stop and smell the flowers.
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This past week, I’ve been reminded of the wisdom behind that old cliché. As I drive to...
Chicken & Egg...
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I have some big, philosophical questions for you to consider.
Are you living your life, or is your life living you?
Do you give meaning to life, or does life give meaning to you?
Is your life all about you, or are you all about your life?
There’s no right or wrong answer. ...
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Ten Extra Years & An Unusual Thank ...
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March 18, 2010 |
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When people see the cover of my first book, they often ask me if I really do have a barcode tattoo on my shoulder. The answer is “yes”. Their next question is usually: “What does it mean?“
The barcode represents my ‘expiry date’. When I was 18 years old, I had...
I Love You! (No wait, that’s tomorrow!...
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February 13, 2010 |
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(This post comes from the archives of my other site PowerOfMortality.com. I originally wrote it on Feb 13, 2008.)
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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. The day where we go all out to celebrate our love for one another. Love will fill the air!
But don’t worry, on February 15th, we can...
Hiding From Your Life...
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February 10, 2010 |
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Just because you’re hiding from something doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
In the past, (I’ll admit it) I’ve been guilty of trying to hide from my life. One of my favorite games of “hide and don’t seek” went like this: ...
eBook Now Available...
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January 8, 2010 |
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My first book, “What’s Your Expiry Date? Embrace Your Mortality – Live With Vitality” was published in 2005.
Here are some of the comments:
“A wonderful book…A very empowering story. Patrick reminds us of why we are alive, reinforcing the importance of taking...
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