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Embracing empowerment: A lesson from Mark Manson

Carthage Buckley — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:28 +0000

In a world where the pressures of conformity often dictate our actions, Mark Manson's poignant quote serves as a beacon of empowerment. "Stop saying yes to things you hate. Stop saying yes to people you can't stand. Stop saying yes to a future you don't want." These words, while seemingly simple, carry profound implications for how […]

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Most things you fear never happen

Carthage Buckley — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:44:01 +0000

Are you tired of constantly feeling on edge, consumed by worries that seem to spiral out of control? Do you find yourself losing sleep over what might happen, only to realise that most of your fears never materialise? If so, you're not alone. Many individuals grapple with anxiety and worry on a daily basis, often […]

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Don’t dodge reality – start making your contribution now

Carthage Buckley — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:46:14 +0000

This week I turned the ripe old age of 45. It seems quite young but it is still a cause for reflection. I have two dead Brothers and if I combine their ages at the time of their deaths it only totals 43. Also, my grandfather died at 42. This may seem like a morbid way […]

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The Power of Silence: Why reacting to insults is counter productive

Carthage Buckley — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:31:55 +0000

Today, I want to share an important insight with you, one that has the potential to transform the way you navigate difficult interactions and relationships. It's a simple yet profound principle: Not reacting to insults. Let's explore the reasons why this practice is of utmost importance.Insults often provoke an immediate, emotional response within us. It's […]

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Enjoy each moment life offers you

Carthage Buckley — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:34:33 +0000

Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the U.S.It is not a holiday that we celebrate here in Ireland but I do like the idea of taking time to be thankful for what we have in life.Today is the famous Black Friday; a day which in my view is the opposite of Thanksgiving.People all over the world seem […]

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Don’t postpone your happiness

Carthage Buckley — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:00:06 +0000

I went for my daily walk a short while ago and, on my walk, I met several older people out walking their dogs. They are all retired now and simply enjoying their days doing the simple things they love.For some reason, it made me think of all the poor advice we get about needing to […]

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The Emperor’s questions: focus on what is important

Carthage Buckley — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:16:24 +0000

I love reading. I mainly read books on spirituality as that is my real area of interest. For books that are a little deeper, I make time to sit down, undisturbed and take in the meaning and full context of what is being said. I like to absorb the material and relate it to my […]

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Who would you rather see in the mirror?

Carthage Buckley — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:22:55 +0000

Today, I wanted to create a different type of article. An article that requires you to think about who you are, what you value and how you behave. I want to encourage you to think about what success really means to you and who you would rather see when you look in the mirror. NoteBelow, […]

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Just let go and experience your own peace

Carthage Buckley — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:40:31 +0000

When you are hanging on to something which is truly bothering you, you need to just let go of it and move on. Deep down, we all know that this is some excellent advice. But it is so easy said and yet so very hard to do. Despite knowing that we should just let go […]

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Principles for more valuable feedback

Carthage Buckley — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:03:59 +0000

I want to talk to you about an email I received last week.Strangely, I think it was lovely, even though it involved somebody pointing out that I was wrong.Allow me to elaborate. On Saturday last, I sent out an email to some of my readers where I discussed the need to experiment with your time […]

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