Author: Sean O’Connor
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I would do anything for the Monday afternoon crew who saved me from myself
Knowing you’re not alone is the first step to changing your life.
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Here’s to Christmas, a time of crackers, beetroot juice, stupid paper crowns, and love
In an age of change, there’s always good reason to cherish the unchanging rituals of the Bog Family Christmas.
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A toast to the ghosts of christmas lunches past
And a celebration of those who still grace us with their presence.
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I know I need to spring clean, but why is it so hard to throw things away?
It’s not about cleaning, it’s about breaking with the past.
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The greatest present I gave myself on my birthday
Learning to be grateful freed me from the shame of self-destruction.
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The prize giving speech that taught me the meaning of gratitude
Life changes when you learn to be grateful for what you’ve got.
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The happy play-play world of my second childhood
If there’s one thing we need to learn from our children, it’s that play is serious business. And you shouldn’t have to grow out of it, just because you’re a grownup.
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The silly little game that opened my eyes to the serious power of play
Play can help us cope with change in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
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To call a man “brother” is to break an age-old cycle of violence
Why an everyday ritual of shared humanity can feel liberating for South African men.
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How an old man with a guitar opened my senses to the wonder of life
Music is a journey that leads us to a better understanding of who we are.