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		<title>54 Things I Believe</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I believe in the power of sunny days, warm breezes and the smell of fresh cut grass.
I believe in playing a goofy song really loud to brighten my mood.
I believe that vodka is a good thing. A very good thing. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/i-believe/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>50 Shades of Frustration, Root Cause Analysis and My Insecurities</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friend gave me a stinging slap on my ass on Friday.
And I liked it.
No, not in a 50 Shades of Grey way.
...but I still liked it. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/50-shades-root-cause-analysis-and-my-insecurities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>One Thing You Can Do to Diffuse Your Difficult Feelings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 18:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness and Personal Growth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you get that tight clenchy feeling at the base of your ribs in a new situation? Or maybe you get that lead ball in the pit of your stomach when you are afraid. Is the feeling accompanied by rational &#8230; <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/one-thing-you-can-do-to-diffuse-difficult-feelings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>When Things Suck We&#8217;ve Gotta&#8217; Learn to Accept It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Day to Day Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness and Personal Growth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When things aren’t going your way or just plain suck, do you know what the most important thing to do is? <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/when-things-suck-the-first-step-is-to-accept-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Is It So Hard To Accept a Compliment?</title>
		<link>http://authenticgecko.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-accept-a-compliment/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-is-it-so-hard-to-accept-a-compliment</link>
		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-accept-a-compliment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Day to Day Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness and Personal Growth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When someone says, “I like your shirt,” why do we automatically say, “This old thing? I found it behind a dumpster . . .” even if we spent half an hour deciding exactly what to wear. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-accept-a-compliment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Very Inspired Blogger Award? Oh My!</title>
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		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/a-very-inspired-blogger-award-oh-my/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday Krissy, who writes at MySoulfulHealing.com, nominated me for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  This award is bestowed by bloggers who want to share the love by recognizing other blogs that inspire them. How cool is that? <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/a-very-inspired-blogger-award-oh-my/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lazy Asses, Crazy Spiritual People and the Rest of Us</title>
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		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/lazy-asses-crazy-spiritual-people-and-the-rest-of-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beliefs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Day to Day Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness and Personal Growth]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ According to comedian Kyle Cease, There aren't enough spiritual teachers for "the average person watching Nickleback videos," and I totally agree. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/lazy-asses-crazy-spiritual-people-and-the-rest-of-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Be Happier By Taking a Pass On Judgement</title>
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		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/how-to-be-happier-by-taking-a-pass-on-judgement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness and Personal Growth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many of our judgements make us unhappy, they close new paths before we have a chance to explore them, and they hinder our relationships with others. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/how-to-be-happier-by-taking-a-pass-on-judgement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Easiest Way to Stay Grounded: Gratitude Lists</title>
		<link>http://authenticgecko.com/the-easiest-way-to-stay-grounded-gratitude-lists/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-easiest-way-to-stay-grounded-gratitude-lists</link>
		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/the-easiest-way-to-stay-grounded-gratitude-lists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s amazing how taking a few minutes to be grateful for the people, things and world around you strengthens you. Recognizing the goodness you are surrounded with takes you out of your head and into the moment. It puts things in perspective. It’s powerful. <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/the-easiest-way-to-stay-grounded-gratitude-lists/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Passion Is a Dirty Word</title>
		<link>http://authenticgecko.com/passion-is-a-dirty-word/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=passion-is-a-dirty-word</link>
		<comments>http://authenticgecko.com/passion-is-a-dirty-word/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Passion is a big word. Meriam-Wester defines passion as an “intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept; an object of desire or deep interest.” <a href="http://authenticgecko.com/passion-is-a-dirty-word/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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