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The Language of Recovery, Part 3: Writing the Story That Elevates Us

The Language of Recovery, Part 3: Writing the Story That Elevates Us

The Language of Recovery, Part 3: Writing the Story That Elevates UsRonald M Allen

Have you ever had a "gut feeling" before your mind caught up with what was happening? There is a reason for that phrase. The gut carries over 100 million nerve cells of its own, often called the second brain, and it communicates constantly with the b

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The Language of Recovery, Part 2: Turning Pain Points Into Information

The Language of Recovery, Part 2: Turning Pain Points Into Information

The Language of Recovery, Part 2: Turning Pain Points Into InformationRonald M Allen

When frightening news arrives, your cardiovascular system mobilizes. Blood vessels narrow. Heart rate climbs. Blood is redirected toward the muscles that might need to run or fight. In the short term, this is remarkable design. Your body is protectin

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