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    • Closing the Year: Reflecting on Change, Letting Go, and Setting Direction
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    • From French Bread to Garlic Focaccia — What Bread Taught Me About Change (Again)
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    • Closing the Year: Reflecting on Change, Letting Go, and Setting Direction
    • Awareness Before Change
    • Calibrating the Compass: When Goals Shift and Life Changes
    • From Streetlights to AI: Lessons in Fear, Change, and Opportunity
    • Reset the Compass, When the Wind Changes, So Should You
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    • Single-Cloud First Was the Discipline — Now Let’s Talk About Movement
    • Single-Cloud First: Discipline, Not Dogma
    • Identity First: The Only Control Plane That Survives Every Cloud Decision
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Posts Tagged ‘Mindfulness and Focus’

Calm in the Chaos — The Art of Stillness While Moving Fast

By mearls | October 15, 2025
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In a world that never slows down, true strength lies in stillness. Inspired by Aruba’s rare calm, this piece explores finding peace and focus amid life’s chaos.

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The Digital Compass: Finding Direction in a Noisy World

By mearls | October 6, 2025
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In a world full of noise and notifications, finding your direction takes clarity and purpose. Learn how to reset your focus and follow your own digital compass.

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