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A Sacred Gathering: The Helping Parents Heal Conference 2024

ByBrian Smith August 30, 2024September 3, 2024

Introduction The Helping Parents Heal (HPH) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, is more than just an event—it’s a transformative experience that I eagerly anticipate each time…

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From Stone Tablets to Smart Boards: A Modern Day Ten Commandments For 21st Century Classrooms

ByBrian Smith July 4, 2024July 2, 2024

Recent legislation in Louisiana mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has reignited debates about the role of religious doctrine in…

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A moonlit beach at night with gentle waves washing onto the dark sand, scattered with seaweed, under a cloudy sky evokes contemplation, like pondering the difference between soul and spirit beneath the serene moonlit shoreline.
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What’s The Difference Between Soul And Spirit?

ByBrian Smith November 6, 2023November 3, 2023

Soul and Spirit: A Journey from Grief to Understanding Introduction: A Soul’s Genesis My spiritual journey often began with the simple lessons of childhood. I…

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Several vintage pocket watches are scattered on a dark surface. A quote overlays the image: Synchronicity is an ever-present reality for those who have eyes to see – Carl Jung. The timeless theme of synchronicity unites these classic timepieces.
Observations | Signs

Synchronicity- A Rediscovered Cup and Cosmic Winks- Day 3044

ByBrian Smith October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Synchronicity is an ever-present reality for those who have eyes to see Carl Jung Introduction Life has a way of surprising us with moments that…

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A woman with platinum blond hair sings passionately into a microphone, wearing a leather jacket and white shirt, her expressive face illuminated as she belts out the haunting question: why do good people die young?.
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Why Do Good People Die Young?

ByBrian Smith October 19, 2023October 20, 2023

Why do good people die young, and bad people seem to live forever? Only The Good Die Young – A Soulful Perspective on Longevity As…

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Young children in Halloween costumes walk down a leafy path, carrying pumpkin-shaped buckets. Carved pumpkins line the walkway as autumn trees and houses set the scene for a night filled with spooky fun and gentle halloween fear of death.
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Can Halloween Help Us Overcome The Fear Of Death?

ByBrian Smith October 10, 2023October 20, 2023

Does Halloween thrill you or contribute to your fear of death? Chapter 1. Introduction Emotions Evoked by Death Death, a topic that evokes many emotions,…

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A pair of cupped hands in darkness holds a small, glowing flame with sparks and swirling fire above, illuminating the hands and creating a magical, mystical effect—perfect for a Wayseer channeling hidden energies.
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Are You A Wayseer?

ByBrian Smith October 7, 2023October 20, 2023

Attention all you rule-breakers, you misfits and troublemakers, all you free spirits and pioneers, all you visionaries and nonconformists… This morning, as I was walking,…

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A middle-aged man with a shaved head and slight gray beard sits with his eyes closed and a peaceful smile, relaxing against a soft, blurred brown and blue background.
My Day | Observations

Day 2989-Is This Real Or A Dream?

ByBrian Smith August 30, 2023September 12, 2023

I drove from Myrtle Beach, SC, to Washington, DC, yesterday. This is the most extended road trip of my life, eleven days. We’ve gone from…

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A note reads: What is my purpose in life? I asked the void. The voice answers that purpose is in small acts of kindness and love, not achievements, and that living with compassion means youre already aligned with your purpose.
My Day | Observations

Day 2986- Close Encounters Of An AFC North Kind

ByBrian Smith August 27, 2023

We’re on vacation a few days before the IANDS conference in DC later this week. Our friends, Tywana and I went out for a casual…

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A group of eight people stand under a wooden entrance sign that reads “Muir Woods National Monument,” surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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Day 2912- A Week in Wine Country: A Manifesto for Shared Living

ByBrian Smith June 15, 2023

Last week, four deeply connected couples embarked on a week-long vacation to Sonoma, the heartland of wine country. Sharing a history spanning two decades and…

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A man wearing glasses cooks at a stove in a cozy kitchen, navigating challenges as he stirs two steaming pots. Sunlight filters through the window behind him, creating a warm atmosphere—perfect for a special Mothers Day meal.
My Day | Observations | Signs

Day 2881- A Tale of Positive Intelligence: Navigating A Tricky Mother’s Day

ByBrian Smith May 15, 2023May 17, 2023

Hello there! I have an intriguing story to share that offers a glimpse into how my mind operates and, perhaps, how our minds work in…

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A podcast cover features the title When I Think of Home with host Brian D Smith, who is pictured wearing headphones. The bottom left displays a Grief 2 Growth logo and an orange Mindful Musing label, reflecting on what it means to think of home.
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When I Think Of Home

ByBrian Smith February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

The title of my talk today is home and that’s not home with a lowercase H but home with an uppercase H. What Is Home?…

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