Category Archives: Learning

Am I Grateful?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Am I grateful? …for the last time I had my heart-broken? It showed me how much I could love. …for the last time I was injured and recovered? It showed me how crucial good health is. …for the last time I … Continue reading →

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Three Blinks and a Sneeze

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Her expression was that of a frightened seven-year old girl as she sat there in the front seat of the car. The look was one you’d expect to see on a youngster’s face who was sitting outside the principle’s office. … Continue reading →

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The Place You Were Meant To Be

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

Yesterday my favorite used book store had a “buy two get one free” sale I took advantage of. One I picked up for a couple of dollars is called “It I Had My Life To Live Over…” Edited by Sandra … Continue reading →

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May Your Prayer of Listening Deepen Enough

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

A grimy and smelly swamp is some of the most fertile ground on Earth. It nurtures growth with its hidden richness. In the slim of near putrid water the strongest roots must grow, made necessary by the weakness of the … Continue reading →

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We Are All Perfectly Imperfect

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Although I began hearing the term “perfectly imperfect” early on in my recovery from depression and compulsion, it took a long while to see the depth of meaning of that two-word combination. Early on all I took it be was a clever term used by therapists. It took time … Continue reading →

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Seek Wisdom, Not Knowledge

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

What was hidden away by three generations of my white ancestors is a strong reason for pride for me: the remnants of Alabama Cherokee in my blood: deluded now, but a strong 1/8th of me. Native American Ten Commandments 1. Treat … Continue reading →

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Life is Filled with Possibility

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

POSSIBILITY: the condition or fact of being possible; an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried; a future prospect or potential. Growing mentally, physically and spirituality in the last decade has brought me to a … Continue reading →

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Rich and Marvelous

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Dare to Be When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems … Continue reading →

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Finding Meaning In What You Have

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

Sitting here this morning in the lap of plenty, I began to think about looking for a new sofa for the den. The one there has seen much better days. The impressions on it made where people frequently sit are … Continue reading →

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Want Less, Have More

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Some days it is simple things that bring the most gratitude to my thoughts and feelings: the sun coming up,  flowers in my year,  a good morning email from a friend, a banana at breakfast. Being open to know thankfulness … Continue reading →

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