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A Thought Experiment…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:July 24, 2026
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The other day I was at the pool (but honestly, this probably happens close to every day I am at the pool), and there were some younger kids. They were…

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THE Most Important Conversation (YOU Will Ever Have)

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:July 17, 2026
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This week I have been walking around asking myself the question, “Is THAT person REALLY ok? I SEE what they are showing on the outside… but I don’t think it…

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What Did I Learn This Week?

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:July 10, 2026
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This past week I had the opportunity to “listen to” (I did not actually WANT to) two different groups, all of about 5-6 people, have “conversations” with each other. What…

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”It’s Ok! It DOES Work Out…”

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:June 19, 2026
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This is a screen shot taken from one of the videos I recorded this week… that I WAS going to release next week. I AM NOT! NO WAY! I think…

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One “Last Piece of Advice…”

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:June 12, 2026
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This school year was TOO HARD… I didn’t do a good job! I kinda gave up in the end… I “failed”… I am feeling very badly… I didn’t tell the…

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My Advice… My Pursuit…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:June 5, 2026
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The school year has “officially finished for me.” To many, most maybe, I am “unemployed.” Free. The world is wide open and I can do as I wish… and in…

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Quiet, Inner Peace…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:May 22, 2026
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In many ways, this week I am grieving. This week I have lost. I have lost not only the position in my life that helped to fuel most of my…

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Might As Well Enjoy It…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:May 15, 2026
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I work in a middle school… it is THE BEST! I love it, TRULY! But let’s be honest, sometimes it can be the worst as well. Middle school kids… are…

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Life is Scary…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:May 8, 2026
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Yesterday, I was talking with a young friend at the alternative high school where I work. I love this young man with all my heart and today he is having…

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Life is a Healing Journey…

  • Post author:hylanmclaughlin
  • Post published:May 1, 2026
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At least, I think it is meant to be… Life is Tough… without a doubt Tough with a capital “T!” No way around that one. Most of us enter this…

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