gratitude

Jet Noir

Aug 28, 20174 min read

Do You Thank Your Lover?

In the early 90’s, ABC had a show called ‘Homefront’ that took place circa WWII. I remember watching a scene that involved an older,...

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Jet Noir

Jul 14, 20173 min read

The Gratitude Project

If you believe the newsfeed, the world is hurting. If you believe the comments on social media. Everyone is angry and spouting venom....

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Jet Noir

Jun 4, 20164 min read

Holding Space For The Lament

“I just need you to hold space.” That’s the phrase that I’ve decided to begin using when people derail my lament. The phrase “hold...

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Attitude = Vitality Level: Energy For A Busy Life, Part 6/7

Jet Noir

May 7, 20162 min read

Attitude = Vitality Level: Energy For A Busy Life, Part 6/7

Hello, Friends! As promised (weeks ago) here is part 6 in the 7 part series about keeping up a high level of energy to keep up with a...

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Jet Noir

Apr 23, 20162 min read

Toxic Words

Dear Internet, Please stop blaming the calendar year for the events that displease us. “Fuck 2016” is the equivalent of blaming the...

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Sex Gets Me Up: Energy For A Busy Life, Part 4/7

Jet Noir

Mar 26, 20164 min read

Sex Gets Me Up: Energy For A Busy Life, Part 4/7

Sex as a form of caffeine. A ridiculous concept that I hope all of you are willing to try. I drink about 2.5 cups of coffee a day. The...

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The Easiest Difficult Thing You Can Do (Is Change The World)

Jet Noir

Mar 19, 20165 min read

The Easiest Difficult Thing You Can Do (Is Change The World)

As part of a school assignment, I recently began some volunteer work and something I heard resonated with me. The gentleman leading our...

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Jet Noir

Jan 15, 20162 min read

Portraits Of Gratitude

There are times when I sit down and write without a goal or promise to myself. In that freeform mode of thinking (often fueled by...

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Jet Noir

Jan 1, 20164 min read

Announcements for 2016!

Happy New Year! I’ve been in the lab plotting and planning some changes for 2016. I’m not talking about macro-level changes that will...

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Jet Noir

Dec 18, 20151 min read

Better Than Your Company’s Holiday Party

Are you searching for something to do after your company’s holiday party? Bring some of the cool kids to watch some fanciful Burlesque...

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Jet Noir

Dec 10, 20156 min read

(Emotionally) Putting Out

Recently, a client explained that she’d decided to *big gulp + deep breath* “put herself out there” in regards to her dating life....

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The Art of Making Love and Why You Should Never Feel “Horny”

Jet Noir

Dec 3, 20155 min read

The Art of Making Love and Why You Should Never Feel “Horny”

When was the last time that you made sweet sweet love? After reading that question you may be wearing a grimace or a smile. I hope that...

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Find My Friends [Part 2/4]: Interracial Dating

Jet Noir

Nov 9, 20155 min read

Find My Friends [Part 2/4]: Interracial Dating

Good Morning! This week’s post is part two in a four-part series of how I choose my friends. I’m writing this in hopes that it may...

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Jet Noir

Sep 27, 20154 min read

Extend My Hand In Friendship And Fairness

This week’s post is part 3 of 4 regarding my personal commitments to be a better human that are tattooed on my arm. (See previous posts...

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Jet Noir

Jul 19, 20153 min read

Patience And Compassion (A Revelation)

Last week’s post has been on my mind every day since the ink began to set in my skin. I’ve found myself in a quagmire of anxiety with...

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Jet Noir

May 24, 20159 min read

Activism versus Reactivism [Action versus Awareness]

Do you remember that time that GoDaddy upset a lot of people by making light of puppy mills? (I’ve posted the ad below for reference.)...

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Jet Noir

May 10, 20157 min read

My Momma’s Advice (A Word On Arrogance)

I still remember the first time that someone called me arrogant. I was in the seventh grade and I had to ask my Momma what it meant. I...

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Societal Mediocrity (Breaking the Fourth Agreement)

Jet Noir

Apr 5, 20158 min read

Societal Mediocrity (Breaking the Fourth Agreement)

The important element of the 4th agreement is that it reminds us to keep trying our best even if our best, today, is not as good as it...

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Four Ways to Stop Making Assumptions (Keeping The Third Agreement)

Jet Noir

Mar 29, 20158 min read

Four Ways to Stop Making Assumptions (Keeping The Third Agreement)

To paraphrase Samuel L. Jackson (from “The Long Kiss Goodnight”), “When you make an assumption you make an ass out of both ‘u’ and...

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Why We Lie (Breaking The First Agreement)

Jet Noir

Mar 15, 20157 min read

Why We Lie (Breaking The First Agreement)

If you’ve followed my writing for any time at all you know how I feel about the book/doctrine “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. A...

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