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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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36: Packing Memories, Unpacking Emotions
CHAPTER 36: Packing Memories, Unpacking Emotions
QUOTE: “There is always a sadness about packing. I guess you wonder if where you're going is as good as where you've been.” ― Richard Proenneke
LESSON: Letting Go to...
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35: The Plank Again
CHAPTER 35: The Plank Again
QUOTE: “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” ― Maya Angelou
LESSON: Facing Betrayal with Courage
SYNOPSIS: After a year of routine and small joys, I...
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34: The Growing Divide
CHAPTER 34: The Growing Divide QUOTE: “Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” ― Victoria Holt LESSON: Listening to Your Intuition SYNOPSIS: Upon returning to Panama, Pierre...
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33: Acupuncture in China; No Pain - No Gain
CHAPTER 33: Acupuncture in China; No Pain - No Gain
QUOTE: “We all need to slow down and go to acupuncture.” ― Tamara Ecclestone
LESSON: Healing Requires Patience and Self-Awareness
SYNOPSIS: The rigorous training at...
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