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Pokémon Gang

I don’t understand the game, or the collecting, or the other game.

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I don’t know how my son was able to edit two video feeds into his own pack opening video. I don’t get the appeal of much of the Pokémon phenomenon.

I love the motivation my sons have found to dig into this passion. The relationships, skills, and strategies they are exploring enrich their lives.

We are grateful to Born to Game for a place to meet, play, and learn more about these strange cards.

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Why So Negative?

Why does my brain spend so much time and energy thinking about those who don’t appear to value my presence?

Why don’t I think about the strangers who reach out for unschool advice online and show up in-person for more connection? Or the widows who ask for lunch dates to share their stories? Or the parents who are always asking to know more about me?

Am I afraid of being ousted from the tribe? Do my fears of being alone trap me with thoughts of rejection?

I have innumerable people in my life who desire time with me, why do I seek acceptance from more? Why do I seek acceptance at all? The more authentic and unconcerned with being liked I become, the more people in my life show up passionately.

My girlfriend had to remind me that I am not “difficult to love.” An Instagram meme had to remind me that “I am not too much, I am enough.”

My life demonstrates it. I am well loved and supported by wonderful people in all my little communities.

As I discover more love in my own heart for God, myself, and others, the more love is manifested in those around me.

Tonight I will go to sleep with gratitude in my heart for the love that surrounds me.

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The Losing Week

Three out of four soccer games were losses this week. I’m highly competitive and that’s not easy. This much soccer is also keeping me from returning to jiu-jitsu training, but I can only blame myself for committing my time in this way.

I’m grateful to God for the ability and opportunity to compete in various places with diverse groups of players. I feel valued in these communities and I continue to improve within winning and losing scenarios.

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They Were Lying and Are Lying

Bret Weinstein and Dr. Pierre Kory join Joe Rogan in this important discussion of ivermectin, the Wuhan lab leak theory, media censorship, and what poweful people in government and big pharma have to gain from supressing cheap, effective treatments and prophylactics for SARS-CoV-2.

You don’t have to listen to the entire three hours. Within 40 minutes the conversation uncovers the blatant lie the media has been promoting for over a year that there was no reason to look at the coronavirus lab in Wuhan as a source of the outbreak. Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook all worked to suppress the free exchange of information, marginalizing those who reasonably discussed a theory that has forced its way into the mainstream.

By the end of the first hour, many questions are raised as to why information about ivermectin continues to be suppressed. These questions are important for those who have yet to ask them during the government’s Lockdown strategies.

Throughout the discussion, they dig into the data, follow the money, and dismantle the Covid narrative of the corporate media and government.

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Return to Breath

Five rounds of thirty intentional breaths with a hold after the final exhale of each round; alternating Bridge and Happy Baby yoga poses, and meditative prayers and affirmations.

I haven’t been doing it.

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Late nights with my sons, sleeping in with my girlfriend, and a purposefully lighter daytime schedule have all contributed to a full month without Wim Hof Method breathing.

I’m pushing my physical limits with more competitive soccer than ever and I could use the restorative benefits of WHM breathing and cold therapy.

So I returned to my mat outside this morning and took time to start my day off with peace and healing.

This is my daily worship; my physical, mental, and spiritual check-in; and the time that is purely for my Self.

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