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We all have a touch of affluenza now and then-we don't have to be bona fide shopoholics in order to still be overspending. In the end, it's an empty habit that leaves us just as unfulfilled as we felt before, except now we're that much poorer. MORE

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The Demise of Prince Charming Reluctantly listening with pity as newlywed girlfriends shared grievances about their husbands, I secretly assuring myself that I would never fall prey to such marital disappointment. MORE Marathon of Forgiveness A Dad’s Take on Wedding Lace Beyond “Thank You”

Legacy

Couchsurfing Before leaving on this journey, I jotted down my ambitions in the undertaking. Now, halfway through a thirteen-month trip around the world, I consider my goals with a new perspective. Writing from a month-long stint in the Sudan, I'm on track. MORE It’s all about Relationships Defending Grace The Competitive Button: Restoring the Balance

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The “Do What You Can Plan” The "Do What You Can Plan" is exactly what it sounds like-you do what you can to achieve your goals. I was shocked that I'd actually reached my goal by doing so little. MORE Disarming Discontentment Exposed: Reflections On the Media Ideal The Right Words Do Matter

Kindred

My New Normal Her absence was a black hole, and I felt it keenly. Learning to walk with just one leg, even on crutches, is awkward and difficult. Learning to live without my mom was equally challenging. MORE Your Friendship 401k Odd Girl Out The One Relationship Rule