I like to work in my yard. I love to clear the path for the new growth that occurs every spring by cleaning out the dead leaves and debris. This season is no different. But, this time, while in the midst of the crumbled leaves, the dead pine needles, and even the blown-in pieces of…
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Today, I decided to make a list. Thinking about how short life can be, I am sharing my wisdom, thoughts, experience, and my take on life in list form. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, nor do I feel I have mastered any of these. But, I think this is a decent…
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I’m a runner. I often get the question every runner gets: “Why do you run?” My response to that question varies depending on what state of mind I am in and how I feel. You see, there are many reasons why runners run. We run because it feels good during the run; we run because…
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“What do you know?” There was no doubt that I was not prepared for this question at the interview! The question should have been, “Tell me about yourself?” or “What did you do at your previous job?” I was a bit perplexed and my mind froze for a few seconds as I desperately tried to…
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I recently took a long walk through my neighborhood not only to feel the summer heat but because I am currently without a car. I live in a small suburb of a large city with the feel of the country but with all the city’s amenities. There is literally everything an American could possibly need…
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It’s interesting how memories come back to haunt us. At one moment, we are thinking about one thing and in the next split second, we are taken back to the not-so-wonderful past. This happened to me yesterday as I was driving. I passed by a familiar restaurant and memories flooded my mind. What is particularly…
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We all have dreams. We all have dreams, but how many of us truly pursue our dreams? I am currently in the process of getting my certification as a life coach. One of the questions I have to answer for one of my assignments is something along the lines of, “How do I picture my…
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Abuse is all about control. Abuse happens when one person believes they have power over another and exercises that power. Abuse is not only physical. It can be psychological, spiritual, verbal, emotional, financial, and sexual for starters. Domestic violence is a result of the abusive mindset and the behaviors associated with that belief. According to…
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It is that time again. It is that day we celebrate love and romance with chocolate, roses, and commercialized, elaborate gifts to show our love and appreciation for that special person in our lives. For some of us, Valentine’s Day is a dreadful reminder of what we perceive we lack or what we desire and…
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I have to admit, I was once a serious rocker in my late teens and early twenties. I think I attended just about every rock n’ roll concert available in those days! I loved all kinds of rock n’ roll music from soft rock to hard rock to heavy metal. It touched a part of…
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