Personal Narrative-Doing Life Together

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Introduction
Doing life together. This book contains a collection of my real life experiences and how I choose to view them with a positive attitude and laughter; adding to my life wisdom. I believe there are gifts in every situation.
Personal experiences give us first-hand knowledge that is priceless to growth and improvement. In every encounter we either give life or we drain it. There is no neutral exchange.
We control our emotions and thoughts which trigger reactions. Fear and hope are strongest emotions. While fear drains, hope fuel the heart, mind and body with strength and joy. Learning to lean into hope and let go of fear, whether it be past or future, is a learning process. The awesome news is anyone can learn it and apply it in life. The past cannot be changed and the future is unknown; allowing your thoughts to linger in either will drain your energy.
I view life as a series of moments and
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Although I have ridden on other roller coasters, a few decades have passed since the last time I rode one.

Interestingly, I still enjoy the rush of riding a roller coaster; however, since becoming an adult, even the thought of riding the "teacups" or any circular ride can make me nauseous. I wonder how many other adults feel the same way.

When I reached the top of the stairs to board the “Mamba” roller coaster, I noticed the "Chicken 's Exit" sign located next to the boarding area. I couldn 't help but wonder how many people make it all the way up to the boarding area only to change their mind and make use of the chicken exit.
It was not an option for me. Face any fear and do it anyway has been the motto I 've held onto since my youth. The process is empowering. I encourage everyone to embrace it.

Understanding how the mind impacts the body, physically and emotionally, is the key to unlocking what often blocks one 's ability to persevere and

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