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Wisdom & Growth

Welcome to our site dedicated to insight, inspiration, and timeless principles that help you live with purpose and intention. Here, you’ll find guidance to navigate life’s transitions, make meaningful choices, and create the beautiful life you deserve—one thoughtful step at a time.

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Timeless Wisdom to Help You

Create Your Beautiful Life

July Featured Articles / Posts

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Soapbox. Is Minnesota’s universal school meal program solving hunger—or just feeding inefficiency? In a widely read Star Tribune article that sparked direct inquiries from a Minnesota House Representative, I challenged the high cost, staggering food waste, and questionable nutrition behind the state’s well-meaning but flawed approach. If you care about kids, food justice, and how your tax dollars are spent, this is a must-read. Click the image for more...

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Soapbox. It’s no secret that children today face a very different world than those of past generations. My generation and other previous generations spent their childhoods outdoors, riding bikes, climbing trees, and playing games with friends. Today’s kids are largely sedentary, glued to screens, and increasingly struggling with obesity and mental health issues.

The contrast between then and now is striking, and it’s hard not to wonder—have we failed our children by allowing technology to dominate their lives at the expense of their health?

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Book Review. James Clear’s Atomic Habits focuses on the power of small, incremental changes to transform behavior and achieve remarkable results over time. Clear provides actionable strategies, backed by science, for building good habits and breaking bad ones. Click the image for more...

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Physical Fitness. Looking to shed stubborn pounds and feel more energized after 40? This practical guide shares nine smart, science-backed strategies—from eating more fruits and beans to checking your medications—that can help you lose weight, build strength, and feel better every day. If you’re ready to swap fads for real results, start with these simple shifts. Click the image for more...

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Intellectual Health. As we age, maintaining brain health becomes an increasingly important aspect of overall well-being. For those over 50, the risk of cognitive decline, memory issues, and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia grows.

However, the good news is that many lifestyle changes, habits, and interventions can significantly enhance brain health and improve cognitive function well into your golden years.This guide delves deep into practical steps, backed by science, to help you keep your mind sharp, your memory strong, and your brain healthy. Click the image for more...

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Emotional Fitness. Forgiving someone for a past hurt can be a challenging but liberating process. Read this step-by-step guide to help you work through forgiveness methodically and thoughtfully. Click the image for more...

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General. This is where it all began. March 25, 2024.

Welcome to “Creating Your Beautiful Life,” a video series designed to guide and educate you on the journey towards crafting a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. If you want to know the story behind the movement and WestEggLiving click on the image for more...