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Somewhere in the hustle of life, we forget. We forget that we once dreamed of more. That we once believed in possibilities. That we once whispered bold ideas to ourselves in the quiet moments before doubt crept in. Over time, responsibilities, fears, and the opinions of others crowd out those dreams until they fade into a distant “what if.” But here’s the truth: It’s never too late to be who you might have been.

History is filled with people who prove this point. People who defied expectations—not only society’s, but their own. People who woke up one day and decided that their story wasn’t over yet. That their best chapter hadn’t been written. That they were ready to become more.

Take Grandma Moses, for instance. Anna Mary Robertson Moses was a farmer’s wife who spent decades raising children, tending to chores, and living the simple life. It wasn’t until arthritis made embroidery too painful that she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 78. That small decision changed the trajectory of her life. Her art became wildly popular, eventually displayed in galleries around the world. She became an icon, not because she started young, but because she started. Had she believed it was too late, we’d have lost a treasure trove of folk art and the powerful reminder that creative expression knows no age limit.

Or consider Colonel Harland Sanders. Most of us know him as the white-suited face of Kentucky Fried Chicken, but few realize he didn’t create that empire until he was 65. After a string of failed ventures and rejections, Sanders hit the road with a pressure fryer, a secret recipe, and a dream. Over 1,000 restaurants turned him down before someone finally agreed to work with him. The rest is fried chicken history. Sanders’ story isn’t about luck—it’s about grit, reinvention, and the refusal to let age be a barrier to impact.

These are not exceptions; they’re examples.

Every day, someone decides to pick up the thread of a dream they laid down long ago. A mother sends her last child off to college and finally applies to culinary school. A retired teacher writes the novel she’s been outlining in her head for 30 years. A man in his 50s leaves corporate life to open a bike shop and lead weekend adventure tours. A grandmother starts a nonprofit to mentor teenage girls. They are everyday people choosing to rewrite the next chapter instead of rereading the old ones.

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Self-confidence is a deeply rooted feeling that we are okay, loved, and matter…that what we say, do, and feel…matters.

When we miss this key ingredient, life can become hell. So, let’s turn the hell into heaven right now with these five keys that work to unleash your self-confidence, joy, and creativity. And here’s the good news: your self-confidence is already there, waiting to be freed up and expressed.

1- LAUGH, A LOT, EVERY DAY!

Laughter is the first key because this is the easiest way to get your self-confidence going. You get a powerful kick-start from laughter to get positive energy flowing. Make a deliberate practice of bringing more laughter into your life every day. You might have to “fake it ‘til you make it” initially, but soon laughter flows naturally and spontaneously. Every child is born full of laughter, and that includes you. Laughter benefits your body, mind, heart, and soul. It erases fear (you can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time!), unleashes your innate joy and creativity, and enhances all your relationships, not to mention bringing fun, relaxation, and love into your world.

2- MEDITATE!

Practice the laughter meditation. Stage one: laughter. Stage two: sit in silence. This is the easiest way to get into meditation and combines with the first key! The powerful effect of the laughter in stage one helps you drop deeper down, in the second stage, to discover the inner wisdom, silence, and stillness within you. As a result, love, peace, creativity, joy, self-respect, and self-love arise naturally and spontaneously. Your self-confidence is innate in these qualities. You find the wisdom to know that what you say, do, and feel does matter. You don’t need another person to tell you, you know.

Then, whatever other people’s opinions are, YOU know that you have something special to offer the world, and your presence here is important. We all matter.

3- LOVE YOURSELF!

Loving yourself is much easier once you have started your laughter meditation practice. Love arises naturally from laughter. Laughter IS love, isn’t it? When we laugh, we open our hearts and are in loving communion with others and ourselves. Try it! Notice how you feel; notice how your self-judgment is erased; see how other people’s judgments are dissolved; and notice how your inner joy arises and fills you to overflowing with love, creativity, and a positive outlook. What we focus on expands. Focus on loving yourself no matter what, and your self-confidence will soar. It’s true!!

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As I navigate the role of caretaker for my 94-year-old father, there are days when I feel defeated. Yet I know this is where I am meant to be.

I am a baby boomer, born in 1964. As we are living longer, many of us, born between 1946 and 1964, and some in the next generation, are now facing the role of “parent” to our own mother and/or father, as our new norm.

At least 17.7 million Americans serve as family caregivers for individuals aged 65 and older who require assistance due to physical, mental, or cognitive limitations. (NCBI) Older adults constitute the largest group receiving care, accounting for 41% of care recipients. (Guardian Life) The average caregiving period is four years. Notably, 24% of caregivers provide care for more than five years, and 15% for a decade or longer. (Caregiver +2)

These are daunting statistics, yet it is the reality. As of 2020, approximately 53 million Americans—more than 1 in 5—were providing unpaid care to an adult, a significant increase from 43.5 million in 2015. (CDC)

58% of caregivers are women. 79% of care is for adults aged 50 or older. 76% of care recipients are aged 65 or older. Caregivers often experience physical and emotional strain. Nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report that they are in fair or poor health. (CDC)

How do we do it?

Caring for a parent or two means stepping into a role we are never trained for—nurse, counselor, advocate, and sometimes, emotional anchor. It’s deeply meaningful, but it can also feel incredibly isolating.

Imagine being on call 24/7, not for a job, but for someone you love who’s fading. You become their memory, their strength, their voice—while trying not to lose your own. To care for someone is to give up pieces of yourself, your time, your rest, your independence, so they can hold on to theirs.

It’s like running a marathon every day, emotionally. There’s love, but there’s also guilt, grief, and burnout that no one sees. Without effective tools to manage each day, part-time or full-time caretaking takes its toll.

I’m grateful that my experience as a coach, along with my Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology and practices in meditation and mindfulness, have all helped me in the demanding role of caregiver. I collected tools over the years, never thinking I would need them the most with a loved one. No matter how much I center myself through meditation and mindfulness, nothing has stretched my spirit and strength like the role of caregiver, going deep into my core.

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What if the story you’ve been hiding… is the very thing that could help heal the world?

By Dr. Aimmee Kodachian, h.c.

As I walked onto the stage in Qatar, surrounded by global leaders and dignitaries, something stirred deep inside me. I wasn’t only stepping forward—I was stepping back.

Back into the shoes of a 12-year-old girl, whose world was shattered in an instant, at the very beginning of the Lebanese Civil War. It was an unforgettable day when my favorite and older brother, Robert, was killed in front of my eyes as a bomb tore through our living room.

One second, we were having a heartfelt conversation about my dreams — he was encouraging me to become a teacher and believe in myself. Next, I was screaming his name through smoke and flames, watching his hand disappear into the fire. The bombs didn’t stop. With each explosion, the ground trembled beneath me, and I was shaken to my core.

My family became homeless — we lost everything in the blink of an eye. That moment crushed my spirit and stole my childhood.

As the war intensified, my parents placed my six-year-old brother, Roger, and me in the mountains for safety. Not long after, we lost connection with our family for several months, and I had no hope that I would ever see them again. I was a child, holding Roger tightly with each bomb that shook the ground. I had to become his protector, pretending to be strong when fear was all I knew.

That night in Qatar, I wasn’t giving a speech.

I was delivering her message of faith and hope—a message born from deep pain, when a bomb took her brother’s life. A message from a girl who suffered silently with dyslexia, couldn’t read or write, who was bullied and abused, and had every reason to give up… but didn’t.

Because God had a greater plan.

Delivering a Message That Was Never Meant to Be Mine Alone

As I spoke, I could feel my spirit leaving the stage and returning to those moments—moments of loss, silence, and holding on to hope through the ache.
I was no longer standing before world leaders. I had returned to the boarding school classroom, sitting alone at the back, unable to read the words on the page. There, I became the girl who was punished and abused by her teacher and bullied by her classmates — the one who felt broken and invisible, hiding behind her own shadow. Beyond the walls of that classroom, she was also the girl who had lost her beloved brother to the war — and with him, the last of her hope.

At my lowest point, when I had no voice, no comfort, and no sense of belonging, I was given a divine gift—what I now call the Miracle Light. It was not something I earned. It was something I was entrusted with. It lit a path I didn’t even know I could walk. And it reminded me:

God sees what others overlook.

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Zen Benefiel is a man of many paths, who has approached life in both conventional and unconventional ways. This approach has enabled him to bring his breadth of experience and knowledge together in ways that inspire and empower others.

Zen’s life has been fulfilling, having been in the corporate world, gone through incredible personal transformations, and then guided along a path leading to a more spiritual way of living. This journey encompasses bridging two worlds, two minds (the mental mind and the heart-centered mind), and becoming a warrior of light.

“Being orphaned at birth and adopted 6 weeks later gave me some introspective time, I’m sure. Four years later, my parents told me about my adoption, which left me with a question. ‘If I have a mother and father in heaven, can I talk to them?’ A few weeks later, as I stood looking out the window over our porch in silence, I heard a booming male voice: “Hey, you!” I developed a relationship with this voice, never giving it a name, yet trusting it implicitly. That was my early beginning.”  Zen discovered the power of intuition and the importance of genuinely listening for the highest form of receiving from whatever is out there, bigger than us.

He began having out-of-body experiences at the age of 7. Between the ages of 8 and 10, Zen had bi-weekly (that he was aware of) experiences of rising into an orange, cigar-shaped cloud that seemed a mile long. At age 18, returning to college (pre-Med) and praying to know the truth, willing to die for it, if necessary, precipitated a profound experience of cosmic consciousness in and beyond the ‘light’. Returning with a gasp for breath, Zen knew we are all cosmic consciousness condensed into form, just unaware. For him, that was a heck of a rite of passage!

“I questioned the structures around me—religion, science, education—not from rebellion, but from a burning desire to know, to feel the truth of things from the inside out. What followed wasn’t a withdrawal from the world, but a more profound engagement with it. I worked in aerospace and education, exploring ancient texts and quantum physics, walking through mysticism and metaphysics, and coming face to face with beings and intelligence that stretched the imagination. Each encounter, whether terrestrial or otherwise, added to a mosaic of meaning that continues to evolve.”  Zen became mesmerized by the vastness of the enormous amount of information flooding his experiences.

He explained that life has since unfolded as a journey of convergence, where corporate insight meets cosmic consciousness, and discipline meets divine spontaneity. The fulfillment came not from escaping the world, but from learning how to live fully within it while embracing the mystery. He now walks as both witness and participant in a planetary awakening, hoping to inspire others to trust their inner knowing and live from that sacred space where science, spirit, and the personal self become ONE.

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Quantum computing has entered a transformative era by introducing Google’s Willow quantum computing chip. This groundbreaking technology is a monumental step toward solving previously insurmountable computational problems. The Willow chip surpasses its predecessor, Sycamore, in almost every metric, showcasing revolutionary advancements in quantum mechanics and computational science. This comprehensive analysis delves into Willow’s defining features, the potential impact on the industry, and its pivotal role in the quest for commercially viable quantum computing.

Unmatched Speed: Computing Beyond Classical Limits

The Willow chip’s speed redefines the boundaries of computational capabilities. Google has demonstrated that Willow can solve problems in just five minutes—issues that would take a classical supercomputer longer than the universe’s age to solve. This leap is not merely incremental; it is a testament to the exponential power of quantum computing.

This achievement stems from the quantum superposition principle, where qubits (quantum bits) exist in multiple states simultaneously. The result is a computational parallelism that allows quantum processors like Willow to tackle vast and complex datasets at lightning-fast speeds. The implications are profound: industries ranging from cryptography to climate modeling stand to benefit immensely.

Expanded Qubit Capacity: Doubling the Power

One of Willow’s most striking advancements lies in its qubit capacity. With 105 qubits, it nearly doubles the 54 qubits of the Sycamore chip. Each additional qubit exponentially increases the system’s computational power, allowing for the execution of more intricate and resource-intensive algorithms.

This advancement expands Willow’s capacity as a critical tool for exploring previously uncharted quantum phenomena. More qubits enable quantum systems to simulate highly complex chemical reactions, optimize logistics, and solve optimization problems that have stymied classical computing for decades.

Breakthroughs in Error Correction

Error correction has long been a stumbling block for quantum computing, but Willow introduces a game-changing innovation: below-threshold error correction. This method significantly reduces computational errors while scaling up the number of qubits. For context, quantum systems are inherently prone to noise and instability, which can corrupt calculations. Error correction ensures these errors are mitigated, paving the way for reliable and repeatable results.

Google’s achievement marks an essential step toward making quantum computing practical. Below-threshold error correction signals a turning point where the focus shifts from mere experimentation to achieving real-world applications.

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Imagine for a moment that you are about to go on stage to address your 37 trillion worker bees. You feel a bit nervous, and your gut is wrenching as you realize that some of these workers are angry, some are in pain, some are disgruntled, and some look downright depressed.

You stand behind the drape on stage, and you hear the grumblings. Now, sweat starts beading up on your forehead. You feel uncomfortable, yet you know that through it all, these 37 trillion worker bees – your employees – all think that you are their God, their hero, and they are following your lead, your direction, and your every word.

What would you say to them? How would you direct them?

Would you say,

1- “Get on the ball,” “you are acting worthless,”, “you are old, and tired, and pathetic,”, or “you’re not smart enough,”,  “you will never get anywhere,”, “you’re not good enough,”, “you never get your job done right,”, “you procrastinate on everything,“, “you need to stop arguing with each other and change your attitude,”, “you’re all a bunch of dumb asses.”

Would you say that (or worse)?  Or would you say?

2- “You are all beautiful, timeless beings of light, life and love,” “you are all limitless,” “you are Divine Ever Living Beings,” “You are All Healthy, Wealthy and Wise,” “you are all moving, vibrating, and being in Divine, Love, Light, Life and Energy Forever more,” “you are One with God for God is One with you.”

So, which would you choose? Group A or Group B?

Remember, to these worker bees, to these employees, you are their God, and they follow your words, actions, and innuendos to the letter, no questions asked.

Which group would you choose to make them happier, more harmonious, productive, cooperative, and work together as a team?

It would seem logical that most of you would choose Group B – the more positive group.

Yet, some may contemplate that it depends on the activity and output of the individuals within the 37 trillion workforce.

Some might say… “If an individual or groups of workers are not good enough, and not smart enough. If they are angry, fearful, acting unlovable, hopeless, helpless, and full of worry, fear, and anxiety, or if they have past trauma, PTSD, bad experiences, and memories that negatively affect their productivity and life, then call them out and tell them to change or get out.”

The challenge and problem with calling them out on it is that since you are their God and they have been following your thoughts, words, beliefs, decisions and actions to the letter; taking orders from you, and creating the current situation as a result, it is YOU that is responsible for it all, good and bad.

Yet, they can’t quit or get fired. To get rid of them, they have to die; you have to kill them to get rid of them.

So, being their God, their Master, their Savior, what do you do?

Some might say that there’s nothing you can do; it is what it is.

Others might say that since you are their God, everything they are is based on your previous thoughts, words, beliefs, decisions, and actions. And that, since this is the case, you should clean up and change all those areas inside yourself so that the worker bees have a clear picture of what you want to happen in all areas that the 37 trillion works in, allowing them to do their job correctly.

So, how do you do this?

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“The only thing more precious than time is who we spend it with” —Leo Christopher

In the whirlwind of our everyday routines, amidst the relentless demands of work, errands, and the endless scroll of notifications, a fundamental truth often fades into the background noise: the delicate and transient nature of our being. We navigate our days with an implicit assumption of continuity, a silent belief in the unwavering presence of those who illuminate our lives. We take for granted the warmth of their smiles, the comfort of their voices, the steadfast support they offer, seldom pausing to consider the profound fragility of it all. What if the tapestry of our relationships, so richly woven with shared experiences and unspoken understandings, were suddenly to unravel? What if the opportunity to articulate the depth of our affection and the sincerity of our gratitude were to vanish with the setting sun? What if today, this very moment, presented itself as the final chance to convey the immeasurable significance of someone who occupies a central place in our universe?

The weight of this question settled upon me with an undeniable force some time ago, during a somber occasion that etched itself indelibly into my memory. It was at the funeral of a colleague, a vibrant soul whose sudden departure cast a pall of profound sadness over the entire workplace. The atmosphere was heavy, saturated with the unspoken grief and the palpable weight of regret. As colleagues stood to share their memories, their voices choked with emotion, a recurring theme emerged: heartfelt declarations of love and appreciation, sentiments that had remained unexpressed during the deceased’s lifetime. The air crackled with the raw energy of what could have been said, of the words that now hung heavy and unfulfilled. It was a stark and unsettling reminder of the precariousness of time and the irreversible nature of silence. In that moment of collective sorrow, a personal awakening took root within me. The experience served as a potent catalyst, igniting a personal revolution in my approach to relationships. I made a solemn vow, a commitment to myself, to never again hesitate, to never again allow fear or discomfort to stifle the genuine expression of love and appreciation for those individuals who hold a meaningful place in my life.

This commitment transcends the simple utterance of “I love you,” although those three words carry immense power in their own right. It extends to actively acknowledging the profound and often subtle ways in which another person’s presence enriches our existence. It involves recognizing and verbalizing the specific contributions they make, as well as the unique qualities they possess that bring joy, comfort, or inspiration to the world. It’s about articulating how their presence imbues our own lives with a more profound sense of meaning and purpose, how their support acts as an anchor in the turbulent seas of life, and how their laughter serves as a melody that brightens even the dullest of days. It requires a conscious effort to move beyond the superficial interactions that often characterize our busy lives and to engage in authentic and heartfelt communication.

Take a moment now, in the quiet solitude of your thoughts, to cast your mind upon the constellation of individuals who currently populate your life. Consider the intricate web of connections that sustain you, the bonds of affection and mutual respect that provide solace and strength. Think about your family, the bedrock of your being, whose unwavering love often forms the foundation upon which you build your world. Consider your friends, the chosen family who share your joys and sorrows, whose companionship adds immeasurable richness to your journey. Reflect on your mentors, those guiding lights who have illuminated your path, sharing their wisdom and experience to help you navigate life’s complexities. And don’t overlook the seemingly more minor connections, the colleagues whose cheerful greetings brighten your workday, the acquaintances whose kindness leaves a lasting impression. Have you recently taken the time to honestly acknowledge their significance? Have you explicitly expressed your gratitude for their presence, for the unique contributions they make to the intricate tapestry of your life?

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Today, we are confronted with division at every level—wars, toxic environments, social fragmentation, and a profound uncertainty about the future. Many people feel that the world is drifting further away from unity and peace. However, these crises reveal an important truth we often overlook: material solutions alone are insufficient. Without healing the human spirit, no external change can endure.

Spirituality is not about escaping from the world or clinging to rigid dogma; it is about embracing a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. True spirituality involves recognizing our connection to a greater Source—and, through that, to one another. It reminds us that beneath our differences, we all share the same breath of life. This awareness changes everything.

For those seeking to develop or deepen their spirituality, my workbook, *Pathways to Self-Growth and Positive Change*, offers practical and transformative tools to support the journey. It is available on http://Amazon.com . This awareness changes everything.

When we live spiritually, we cultivate qualities such as compassion, courage, patience, and forgiveness. These are not luxuries — they are survival skills for a fractured world. Spirituality becomes the glue that holds humanity together, offering a higher ground where real solutions can be found.

Let’s consider a real-life example. A high school teacher named Michael works in a district where students come from many cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds. Tension in the classroom is high. Fights break out. Respect is scarce. At first, Michael tries stricter rules and punishment, but nothing changes.

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