Category Archives: Life as it really is

How Much Love…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

“How much love have you let in today?” That question crossed my path and stopped me in my tracks. Reading the article by Cheryl Eckl that followed the question hit me like a ton of bricks: giving love to others … Continue reading →

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The Hungry Ghost

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

A hand clenched leaves no space for anything else. That thought has been taught to me repeatedly until it became accepted fact. When I rebel against life and grab on, wanting it to stay the way it is, nothing is … Continue reading →

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Newly Refocused to Clarity

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Failing to meet your true destiny is a tragic act of free will. Those dozen words from Anthon St. Maarten have been swimming around in my head since encountering them for the first time yesterday. I have since expanded the short … Continue reading →

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A State of Beingness

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Acceptance of how much influence I actually have over the quality of my life is frightening. Grasping that I, more than any other factor, am what shapes the quality of my existence takes a bit of courage. When I used … Continue reading →

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Greet Yourself Arriving

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Lived in thirteen states and a foreign country. Two marriages and numerous failed relationships. Lots of jobs. Work, work, work. Learned to fly. Bought an airplane. Became a professional photographer. Success and money. Accomplishment created more emptiness Often learned little … Continue reading →

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Sometimes…

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Sometimes… Doubt is the opposite of faith, but sometimes doubt can be a pathway to faith. Sometimes… Weakness is the opposite of strength, but sometimes weakness can be the pathway to strength. Sometimes… Addiction is the opposite of sobriety, but … 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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Five Good Things

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

The article below was exactly what I needed for the start of this Friday.  I hope it serves you well too! Are you frustrated with your life, feeling stressed, and find many things just aren’t working? Would you like to … 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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I Wish You Peace

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Wikipedia says Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress. Peace of mind is generally … Continue reading →

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