The Reason 87

A collection of Michael O'Connor's personal philosophies distilled from years of living, failing, and achieving, designed to help enhance your fulfillment and purpose in this world.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Second Chances

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Second chances. Have you gotten one lately? We all secretly wish for them, don't we? And occasionally, they do arrive. But have you ...

Monday, November 12, 2012

Past, Present, Future

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I revisited my past this weekend when I attended my 30 year high school reunion. If you read my last post , you know I was apprehensive abo...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

30 Years On: Reunion & Relationships

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I have done the unimaginable. I purchased a ticket to my 30 year high school reunion. The only plausible explanation for that is I'm n...

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Death As Part of Life

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There’s no getting around it. You live. Eventually, you die. Dwelling on the reality of your own eventual death is not something I recomm...

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

There Is Always Hope

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Hope. I’m a big believer in hope. Sometimes it’s the only thing that gets you through to the next day. When you’re at the end of the rop...

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Grinder, Part II : Phoenix Rising

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"It's not about you." That's the opening line from Rick Warren's best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life. I stumb...

Monday, September 17, 2012

The Grinder, Part I : Fall from Grace

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Have you ever been through the grinder? I have. It's not fun. I'm talking about that humiliating kick in the crotch. You're...

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