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Cutting The Ties That Bind

February 15, 2018 By John Du Cane

Cutting Ties

“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”—Steve Maraboli It can hurt to cut ties with someone that we were close too—even loved at one time. But now, the relationship … [Continue reading] about Cutting The Ties That Bind

Filed Under: Spark Your Day Tagged With: letting go, relationships, release, shaking, ties that bind, toxic relationships

Love, Naturally

February 14, 2018 By John Du Cane

Love

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”—Charles M. Schultz Today, we traditionally celebrate the romance of love. Lovers swap cards, send roses, have special dinners, savor some dark chocolate and reaffirm their … [Continue reading] about Love, Naturally

Filed Under: Spark Your Day Tagged With: compassion, kindness, love, relaxation, self-love, soothing movement

Manipulation

February 13, 2018 By John Du Cane

Manipulation

“When it comes to controlling human beings, there is no better instrument than lies. Because you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated.”—Michael Ende Most of us would agree that one of the most unpleasant feelings we can have … [Continue reading] about Manipulation

Filed Under: Spark Your Day Tagged With: cheating, lying, manipulation, truth, wrist mobility

For The Love of Discipline

February 12, 2018 By John Du Cane

Discipline

“Discipline imposed from the outside eventually defeats when it is not matched by desire from within.”—Dawson Trotman Discipline is a difficult word for most of us, because it has such a peculiar history. While discipline originally meant “to … [Continue reading] about For The Love of Discipline

Filed Under: Spark Your Day Tagged With: discipline, fellowship, mobility exercise, shoulders, team effort

Are We Responsible?

February 11, 2018 By John Du Cane

Responsibility

“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”—Sigmund Freud The buck stops at our front door. Always has, always will. However, many of us are loath to pick up … [Continue reading] about Are We Responsible?

Filed Under: Spark Your Day Tagged With: consequences, freedom, movement, responsibility

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John Du Cane is a publisher and writer. He is the founder of Dragon Door Publications and is best known for having launched the modern kettlebell movement in 2001 and for the publication of the international bestseller Convict Conditioning. Most recently he collaborated with Debbie Harry on the writing of her New York Times bestselling memoir Face it.

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