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Preparation…

Everything we experience, everything that happens in our lives prepares us for something else. This includes both good and bad experiences. Life truly is a journey, not a destination. Keep going…

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Recall…

This morning I read where a major auto manufacturer was recalling 3 million vehicles. The recall was necessary due to something not functioning properly. Humans have recall, too. Experiences from childhood will manifest into us not functioning properly in an area of our adult lives. To correct this, we must dig into the recesses of our minds to examine, understand and free ourselves of what is causing us to misfire. This is hard, really hard work we do on ourselves. But it is so worthwhile…

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Trouble…

When you were a little kid, being in trouble meant you needed to change your behavior. Our country is in trouble right now. For us to get stronger, we must stop the blame and hold ourselves accountable. We can do it, if we are willing. It begins with me…

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Justice…

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice”…Dr. Martin Luther King
Take a stand…

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Take a Stand…

It’s time to take a stand…

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Stretch Yourself…

When we stretch before or after exercise, it usually hurts before the muscles adjust. It’s the same way when we stretch ourselves in personal growth. Pain before gain, so to speak, but you get the picture. The challenges of something new won’t last forever, if we keep going…

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Balance…

We read stories of people trying to find balance in their lives. Life is a balancing act, or a juggling act, whichever way you want to look at it. We try to keep things from falling apart. Some days that is the best we can do. And that’s enough. Just keep going…

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Early Morning…

I love getting up very early. The quiet and solitude allow me time to think about all the good in my life. Gratitude takes over the problems I might be facing. Perspective becomes clear. I’m ready for anything that comes my way…

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Listening…

Nowadays we try to be the loudest voice rather than be an active listener. Listening takes effort; it’s real work rather than merely hearing someone. Listening is a deeper understanding, and it is where bridge building begins. Actively listening to others doesn’t come naturally, and it’s exhausting. But when we put in the effort, the quality of our conversations grows while our worldview expands…

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