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How Bridgerton Offers Lessons On Freedom, Duty and Passion

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Aware, Meaningful

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If you are anything like me, you got hooked into watching the TV series Bridgerton Season One during the height of the Pandemic.  So, when Season Two came along recently I just had to watch.  Even Thom, who is not big on “period pieces” fell victim to its drama.  We aren’t finished just yet with the entire season but there is enough going on that it got me thinking about why it is such a compelling story.  I’ve also had lots of random thoughts about responsibility and duty as well as my personal desire to encourage everyone to follow their dreams.  And lest you think they aren’t connected, let me share with you how I think it causes us to consider those issues in our own lives and hopefully make better choices.

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Forget Being a Drama Queen—Be a Queen of Calm

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Aware, Rightsized, Thankful

Most of us are drama queens—yes, even you, my macho friends!  While it is pleasant to hear good news from others, most of us are more easily sucked into situations where something unusual and oftentimes dreadful occurs.  Psychologists say that urge comes from an inborn biological imperative in place designed to keep us safe and constantly on the look out of danger.  But for most of us, our lives are routinely safe and secure.   So, instead of looking out for lions and tigers and bears, we are drawn into the dramas around us with amazing fascination.  And instead of choosing something saner or more helpful, we frequently pass it on to others rather than taking the high road and doing otherwise.  That’s why it is SMART to let go of your inner drama queen and instead become a queen of calm.

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Kathy Gottberg is an author with seven published books and hundreds of articles covering dozens of topics in the last 35 years. Along with her books, her passion today is SMART Living 365 where she explores ideas and experiences that help to create a meaningful, sustainable, compassionate and rewarding life for herself and others. Beyond that, she lives with Thom, her best friend and soul mate in Tucson, AZ.

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