In this personal and hopeful update, Dr. Mark Pirtle shares how becoming a full-time single dad has clarified his priorities—and sparked the creation of a powerful “Living Constitution” with his daughter. He also announces the upcoming release of his long-awaited book, The Healing Mindset, along with three workbooks and a fully rebuilt version of Project SkillfullyAware. Mark shares a glimpse into his next book, Unfinished Business, which introduces the SA360—a new diagnostic tool for deep inner work and leadership development. With 2026 on the horizon, he invites readers into the next chapter of sharing, connection, and growth.

As we end 2024, Mark expresses gratitude for this community’s shared journey of mindfulness and growth. The holidays offer moments to cherish and opportunities for reflection. Take time to pause, breathe, and set intentions for the New Year. If you want to deepen your growth, join the 2025 "Change Your Story, Change Your Life" retreat series.

Holiday gatherings can be emotionally charged, especially when differing political perspectives clash. Shadow work helps us recognize the unconscious fears, judgments, and needs driving our reactions, empowering us to respond skillfully instead of defensively. This holiday season, take a breath, pause, and discover what your emotions are teaching you about yourself.

Thanksgiving can bring up old stories and emotional triggers, but it’s also a chance to practice mindfulness and patience. Shadow work encourages attunement to yourself and others, especially in uncomfortable moments. Use family dynamics as opportunities for self-reflection, wakefulness, and gratitude for your personal growth and the family that shaped you.

Discover how shadow work and parental guidance can help your child navigate challenges, cultivate independence, and build resilience.

Explore how cultivating a growth mindset in children not only enhances resilience but also prepares them for life's challenges through a focus on effort over results.

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Discover how shadow work can revolutionize your approach to friendships, leading to deeper connections and greater fulfillment.

Use the power of shadow work and emotional regulation to improve your relationships.

Explore how truth and shadow work are pivotal in building stronger, more authentic relationships. Learn how embracing honesty and confronting personal shadows can deepen trust and emotional intimacy.

Explore how environmental settings and social support, combined with shadow work, can facilitate profound personal changes. Discover strategies to leverage these external influences effectively while addressing internal shadows for holistic growth.

Learn how embracing shadow work as parents can foster resilience and anti-fragility in children, equipping them to thrive amidst life's challenges and uncertainties.