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48: Introducing ‘Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day’
CHAPTER 48: Introducing ‘Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day’
QUOTE: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu
LESSON: Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes
SYNOPSIS: Between 2016 and 2017, I completed...
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47: Side Hustle & Building Dreams
CHAPTER 47: Side Hustle & Building Dreams
QUOTE: "The mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size." — Albert Einstein
LESSON: Building Connections Opens New Doors
SYNOPSIS: In 2016, I...
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46: The Land of the Long White Cloud
CHAPTER 46: The Land of the Long White Cloud
QUOTE: "Take every chance you get in life, because some things only happen once." — Karen Gibbs
LESSON: Adapting to New Beginnings Brings Growth
SYNOPSIS: In December 2015,...
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45: The Coconut Climber
CHAPTER 45: The Coconut Climber
QUOTE: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." — Helen Keller
LESSON: Adapting to unpredictable situations
SYNOPSIS: In December 2015, I set out to begin a new chapter in...
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43: My Quest for Stability
CHAPTER 43: My Quest for Stability
QUOTE: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." —Albert Einstein
LESSON: Learning to adapt in the face of adversity
SYNOPSIS: After moving into...
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43: Oh Canada, My Home and Native Land
CHAPTER 43: Oh Canada, My Home and Native Land
QUOTE: "All great changes are preceded by chaos." —Deepak Chopra
LESSON: Building resilience in uncomfortable situations
SYNOPSIS: In September 2014, Olivier wanted to go...
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42: And You Say YouAare a Daoist?
CHAPTER 42: And You Say YouAare a Daoist?
QUOTE: “We look at it, and do not see it; it is invisible. We listen to it, and do not hear it; it is inaudible. We touch it, and do not feel it; it is intangible. It is the...
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41: The Meditation Teachers I Didn’t Choose
CHAPTER 41: The Meditation Teachers I Didn’t Choose
QUOTE: “Transformation is not a destination, it is a journey into the self and all the little things you do every day.” ― Jillian Michaels
LESSON: Mastery Requires...
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40: Homeschooling in China
CHAPTER 40: Homeschooling in China
QUOTE: “Homeschooling allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along a dirt road.” ― Tamara L. Chilver
LESSON: It Takes a Village to...
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39: Praying for Love
CHAPTER 39: Praying for Love
QUOTE: “At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.” ― Lao Tzu
LESSON: Finding Clarity Through Stillness
SYNOPSIS: Unable to join...
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38: The Witness Protection Program
CHAPTER 38: The Witness Protection Program
QUOTE: “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ― Lao Tzu
LESSON: Envisioning the life you want
SYNOPSIS: Shortly after arriving in China, I was struck by a...
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37: The Journey to Myself
CHAPTER 37: The Journey to Myself
QUOTE: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” —Anaïs Nin
LESSON: Embracing Uncertainty to Rediscover Strength
SYNOPSIS: Returning to China with the kids, I faced...
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