Author name: Kevin McArthur

The Art of Contentment: Embracing Growth and Letting Go of Complacency on the Yoga Mat

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The Difference between Contentment and Complacency: A Reflection from an Old Yoga Mat China philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the world belongs to you.” I remember this quote quite often, but one memory comes particularly clear—my …

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Hope’s Nurturing Glow: Finding Beauty in the Storm

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Nurturing Hope: The Day I Saw a Rainbow You can’t have a rainbow without rain. A seemingly simple concept that we often take for granted, the same kind of idea applies to life too – there is no joy without sorrow, no triumph without struggle. Today, I want to share with you an enchanted moment …

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The Picnic in the Park: A Tale of Grace – Uniting Humanity and Compassion through Unexpected Encounters

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The Picnic in the Park: A Tale of Grace Years ago, on an average Sunday afternoon, I found myself amidst a group of lively youngsters for a picnic in the park. Little did I know then that this ordinary excursion would turn into an extraordinary lesson about grace. A Peaceful Afternoon Distraction It was one …

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Unleash Your Inner Courage: An Easter Tale of Overcoming Fear

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Crack Open Your Fears: An Easter Tale of Courage Greetings, friend. I hope this finds you well. Oftentimes in life, we find our most inspiring lessons from the unlikeliest of sources. Today, I want to share a story with you about an Easter Egg Hunt. It’s not just any tale – it encapsulates a lifelong …

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The Hope Inside My First Job: A Grandfather’s Tale – Finding Light in the Work Gloam

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The Hope Inside My First Job: A Grandfather’s Tale A Ray Of Light In The Work Gloam Are you ready for a yarn, dear reader? Take a seat with me before this digital hearth and let your old pal Kev weave a tale from yesteryear. It starts with my first job, one that taught me …

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Embracing Earnestness: A First Time Encounter with Snow That Forever Shaped My Life

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Earnestness: First Time in Snow Do you remember your first time seeing and experiencing snow? I clearly recall my maiden encounter – the freshness of the air, the beauty of those white-flakes hovering around, covering everything with a pristine blanket. That day taught me something crucial about life that’s stuck with me over these many …

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The Empowering Impact of Encouragement: A Journey From Court to Life’s Arena

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The Power of Encouragement: Stepping onto the Field of Life There’s something incredibly revitalizing about sharing one’s wisdom; becoming a conduit for life lessons that have both made and shaped us. Today, I want to invite you on a journey down memory lane with me as we visit my days on the basketball court – …

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The Delicate Dance of Sensitivity: Lessons from a Comet’s Radiant Glory

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Lessons from a Comet: The Delicate Dance of Sensitivity Welcome, my dear readers! Today, I’d like to tell you all a story centered around an event that is beyond our control- the fleeting sight of a comet. But first, let us delve into what makes this recollection truly special. The Night Sky and Its Many …

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Rivers of Youth: A Lesson in Exuberance and Lifesaving from the Summer of ’68

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Of Exuberance and Lifesaving: A Lesson from a Bygone Era Hello, dear readers of granddadssurvival.com, it’s Kev again. Today, I’m here to tell you a tale about exuberance, but not in the way you might expect. It is instead a sober lesson masked by the thrill seeker spirit that we nostalgically refer to as exuberence …

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The Snowball Fight Chronicle: Embracing Authenticity for Triumph

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The Snowball Fight: A Lesson in Authenticity Dear Readers, On a blustery winter day years ago, my neighborhood friends and I found ourselves embroiled in a spontaneous snowball fight. It was a thrilling time full of laughter and camaraderie, but most importantly, the whole experience imparted upon me an essential life lesson—the significance of authenticity. …

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