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IGNITE Challenge Day 73 – Overcoming Your Post-Event Blues (Part 1)

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Learn why post‑event blues happen, how to recover from the emotional crash after a big event, and practical steps to regain energy, clarity, and balance. My son, James, completed the US Marine Corps Crucible yesterday – Oohrah! Originally, I thought that they would graduate immediately thereafter. I am learning that the Marines know a thing … Read more

IGNITE Personal Transformation Challenge Day 9 – Happy MCMAP Day!

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Today might just be James’s best day on earth. Ever! It’s day-1 of the Marine Corps Martial Arts program. For this little boy who unfailingly introduced himself, “Hi my name ith Jameth, wanna wrethle?”, I suspect this is the day he was made for. I think of the description in this fabulous article (https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/mcmap-explained/) that … Read more