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Dear Ralph:  I’ll be turning 30 in a few days and I’m wondering…if you could go back and talk to your 30 year-old self and pass along some advice, what would you say?  ― Austin in Austin

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PSYCHOLOGY:

Freaking Out Over Control Freaks?

Let's Talk About Controlling People and How to Deal with Them

―by Ralph Williams

This reader-friendly, illustrated article explores the challenging behaviors and underlying issues of a typical “control freak” while also offering tips on how to navigate them effectively.

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CONVERSATION SERIES:  

DANA'S WORLD

A Candid Look at Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Alone-Time with Caregiver & Exercise Instructor, Dana Brock

Part 1, excerpt:  “When that film first came out, I had the hardest time watching that scene because it seemed so blasphemous to me, to openly curse God that way. But then when my life hit rock bottom, I could completely relate to it.” —Dana Brock

DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE:

Synchronicity Itself

Exploring Carl Jung's Concept of Synchronicity and Its Potential Role in Adult Development

―by Ralph Williams

Synchronicity, according to the late Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, involves a meaningful connection between something psychological (thoughts, dreams, wishes) and something in the outer world. This article explores Jung’s view of synchronicity by way of anecdotal accounts and multi-disciplinary analysis, while also proposing that adult development can involve a growing ability to recognize and utilize synchronicity in daily life.

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COMING SOON

Nov:  THE WAY WE WERE: A Nostalgic Look Back at Everday Life in the 1970s-80s Before Digital Technology Took Over

Dec:  PITFALLS OF POLYAMORY: Navigating the Bumpy Terrain of Free Love & Open Relationships

Jan: UPDATING THE DATING GAME: Let’s Talk About Dating Protocols and Behavioral Expectations for Men & Women in This Post-MeToo Era

Feb:  NOW ARRIVING at Milano Centrale Railway Station: A Guided Tour through Italy’s Stunning Central Train Station in Milan

November 2024

Photo of the Month

by R. Williams

Three cyclists ride single file on a paved trail in Autumn and pass under a big overarching branch with yellow leaves.

Out for a Fall ride on Spring Creek Trail in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

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