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Part Four

March 5, 2023 • Lou Pizzichillo

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According to Brené Brown, "Comparison is the crush of conformity from one side and competition from the other -- it's trying to simultaneously fit in and stand out. Comparison says 'Be like everyone else, but better.'" Theodore Roosevelt once called it "the thief of joy".

Is it possible to simply stop comparing, or is there a deeper issue that needs to be addressed?

Worry

February 26, 2023 • Lou Pizzichillo

Don't worry...just pray. But what if that doesn't work? Is that enough? This week, we're talking about breaking the pattern of worry.

Complaining

February 19, 2023 • Lou Pizzichillo

This week, we're talking about a pattern that casts a dark cloud over all the good in our lives. It's a habit that can be broken...if you're up for the challenge.

Cynicism

February 12, 2023 • Lou Pizzichillo

This week, we started a new series about unhealthy and often unaddressed patterns of thinking. First up, is cynicism–the tendency to see the worst in people. When you’re left to write your own story, what kind of story do you tend to write?