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Tag Archives: choice
We’re All Just Wandering Souls
Something happened yesterday where my feelings became hurt more so than in a long while. I presented myself to another person in a way I thought was honest and caring. My comrade found great offense in what I said. This … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, Spirituality, Wisdom
Tagged choice, feelings, self-awareness
Stored, But Not Being Used
There was just not enough time early this morning to write this blog and still make an important meeting at work. So here I sit eating at my desk and writing during my lunch break. Before leaving for work, I … Continue reading
Posted in The "Now", What really matters, Wisdom
Tagged choice, inspiration, self-awareness
Life: One, Two, Three, Four
One for the money: Making money isn’t hard in itself… What’s hard is to earn it doing something worth devoting one’s life to. Carlos Ruiz Zafon Two for the show: Please do not break your heart over the withering of … Continue reading
Posted in Living life well, Perspective, Wisdom
Tagged choice, inspiration, learning to be happy
A State of Beingness
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
Posted in Life as it really is, Living in the Present, Living life well
Tagged choice, inspiration, learning to be happy
What A Child Sees
No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you’ve got, say “Oh, my gosh,” and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Dysfunction, Sadness
Tagged blame, choice, growing-up
Let Life Dream You
“Stop Dreaming”. You’re not likely to find those two words in pretty script on some inspirational poster hanging in a CEO’s suburban office. You wouldn’t say those two words to your kids. But what if you were supposed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Embracing life, Hopes and Dreams, What really matters
Tagged choice, inspiration from others, learning to be happy
Reasons Why I Cannot Love You
The following was written by Kat George a year and a half ago for thoughtcatalogue.com. It’s well crafted and hit me hard, right between the eyes! Don’t get me wrong—I think you’re great. I like to eat dinner across from … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Love, Romantic relationships
Tagged choice, feelings, heartbreak
Freedom and Choice
A futurist’s comments I read about fifteen years ago predicted one day the number of big stores where you go to buy things would be far fewer. The suggestion was made that instead of going to Sears or Best Buy … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Letting Go, Material Things
Tagged choice, hopes, learning to be happy
Don’t Waste Any of Your Seconds
The slow misty fog caused a sparkling halo to surround the street lamps. Each shimmered with scattered rainbow. All I could see was wet with gentle rain that caused everything in view to capture light and glow with color. Only … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, Seeing 'what is', Simple Pleasures
Tagged choice, learning to be happy, self-care
Thoughts with Photographs
How would your life be different if…You stopped allowing other people to dilute or poison your day with their words or opinions? Let today be the day…You stand strong in the truth of your beauty and journey through your day … Continue reading
Posted in Living life well, Self Awareness, What really matters
Tagged choice, self-care, trust