Taking a Break from Facebook was the first entry that I wrote here at Evolution. Back then, I was still at the very beginning stages of creating this blog. It seems like forever ago (though it’s only been six months). When I wrote that entry,…
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Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech
For those of you who have not watched Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech, please do. His is an amazing and inspirational story. I took away three main (awesome!) lessons from his speech. 1. Do what you love now because one day you are going…
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My Name is Dena and I’m a Liar (How to Stop Lying)
photo credit “In a time of lies, truth becomes a revolutionary act.” –Paulo Coelho Alcoholic Anonymous’ Twelve Step Program is one of the most famous and useful addiction recovery programs in the world. I am a huge fan of the program and have seen…
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Create the Life of Your Dreams
“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” —Mother Theresa Give Love to All Living Things & the Earth There are deep wells of love, wisdom, and strength…
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Are You Living in the Real World?
photo credit Signs of Hope for the EconomyConcerns Over the Health of the EconomyThe Economy is Down TodayHow to Cope With the EconomyHope for an Economic RecoveryThe Economy in DepressionThe Economy in RecessionThe Health of the Economy in 2010Economic Crisis You’ve heard all of it.…
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Fight Club Can Change Your Life
An entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy sh*t we don’t need… We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires,…
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My 2010 Financial Goals
I took off from work last week, the week between Christmas and New Year. It was quite possibly the smartest thing I have ever done. It was an absolutely necessary break from the confines of my “routine” and job. I feel more as though I…
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Write a Letter to 2009 & Evolution Updates
photo credit While you are busy making plans for 2010, I want to encourage you to take a few moments to reflect on the past twelve months of your life. Write a letter to 2009. Thank it for all of the opportunities that it presented…
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Heaven is a Place on Earth: How to End Your Personal Suffering
“I just can’t take it anymore.” “Things are never going to change.” “There is nothing that I can do to make this better.” “I give up.” “I am tired, worn down, weak.” “I just want this to be over.” “I would be better off dead.”…