Tag Archives: rediscovering the child within

Oh, Boy… Oh, Boy

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

The phrase, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” seems to imply all a person has to do is imagine what he or she would like to accomplish, mentally focus on the task for a while and wait … Continue reading →

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When God Created Mothers

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of “overtime” when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs … Continue reading →

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Inspiring His Father

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn . . . If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight . . . If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive . . . … Continue reading →

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Innocence Leaves Us Free

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

A friend posted this photo on Facebook last night. I was mesmerized by it. My curiosity to know what the two little girls are looking at is akin to what they must have been feeling when the photograph was made. … Continue reading →

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Peacefulness Within

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

It’s Christmas Eve and I feel genuinely happy for the second year in a row. Little outside of me has changed. I still have my share of issues, troubles and things to sort out. However, what is inside me has … Continue reading →

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Courage Enough To Step Through My Fear

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

What a dichotomy it is to want to be loved, yet fearful of it beyond explanation. Such a condition is called “love avoidance” and it’s a dysfunction I know for my own. It’s a form of “love addiction” and feels … Continue reading →

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Who You Really Are

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

Something really cool happened today… a break through. When I first began facing the ill effects my dysfunctional family of origin had on me, it seemed like I was wandering around in a dark tunnel swinging at always escaping ghosts. … Continue reading →

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A Gift You Give Yourself

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

I am mostly me, but bits of others people are mixed in. For some habits and tendencies I know exactly who I intentionally copied them from. Then there are those I picked things up from simply being around others; some … Continue reading →

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Five and Five

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Remembering how good early childhood was brings fond memories. While there was much chaos and heartache to come, those were peaceful times that preceded. Birth to seven years old is recalled as a carefree and happy time. My mind and spirit were not … Continue reading →

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Need Washing?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

It fascinates me how a friend who has passed on can continue to give to me long after he is gone. Sometimes it’s a memory of a special moment or something that was said. At other times it’s when I notice … Continue reading →

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