Coping
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Where Wisdom Whispers
Have you ever had a voice in your head whispering advice? Last week, I had such an experience. After a partially melted snowfall, I was about to cross the lawn to get into my friend’s car. Suddenly, a voice whispered in my ear, urging me to walk around to the driveway. Despite knowing I should…
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Finding Authenticity
Slowly, I ReturnI lost myself in noise and speed,In chasing things I didn’t need.But now I walk a softer lane-One stitched with peace instead of pain.I don’t arrive in grand display,I show up gently day by day.A breath, a step, a choice to stay-That’s how I find my healing way.No need for loud, no need…
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Finding Grace
I don’t understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamott Looking out over the lake at sunset has become one of my favorite places to sit and reflect. As the sun slowly descends over the water, painting the sky with…
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The Journey to Self-Discovery
I was sitting alone on the patio of a favorite restaurant, basking in the warm glow of the late afternoon sun. I sipped a refreshing spritzer from a tall, chilled glass, its bubbles dancing to the surface and complementing the hot summer day. As I relaxed, watching the world go by, a young woman walked…
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Reflections on Second Chances
“Forever is composed of – Nows” Emily Dickinson The photo doesn’t relate to this post in any way other than the Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and I was feeling festive. The question of how the year could be half over is a subject for another time. I’ve been thinking about the concept…
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Remembering Hugo
You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us. Robert Louis Stevenson This past December, four days before Christmas, we had to let our sweet dog, Hugo, go. He had serious heart issues and we knew it was a matter of time. It broke…
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Pseudo Extrovert
Cabin on Lake The secret is to put yourself in the right light. For some it’s a Broadway spotlight, for others, a lamplit desk. Susan Cain Under the category of things I wish I had recognized about myself earlier in life. I am not comfortable at large parties. Or events where conversation with people I…
Aging with Grace 