Category: Serious Matters
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Falling
Both reviled and revered, It’s an essential of life. Often more feared Than the slash of a knife. It dismisses the rituals that are performed Silently mocks those that beseech its return. Disguises itself as the tears I’ve never worn, Falsely pledges to soothes life’s burns. I am rain, it says, I bring both life…
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Should I Just Keep My Mouth Shut? Rambling Thoughts on Bravery
Today’s Bloganuary word prompt is, “How am I brave”? Yesterday, we delved a little into the definition of the word, achieve. Today, let’s do the same for the word, brave. Merriam-Webster’s definition is “having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty”. But I like the meme definitions we all see…
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(Re)Creating Myself
It’s my birthday today. Don’t get excited. I have one every year. You do too. Most people celebrate the event in some way, even if it’s just smiling when someone remembers to say Happy Birthday. I don’t do much on my birthday, generally, but I do think of that day as “my day”. I treat…
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How Am I Changing The World?
How am I changing the world is the question I was asked. The answer is…
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Words That Make A Difference
Today’s Bloganuary prompt is to divulge my favorite quote. My favorite is actually a line from a song. You’ll never shine if you don’t glow. Smash Mouth – All Star Back in 1999, I was not in a good place. I was battling depression and trying to keep myself from falling into a darkness too…
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Causes and Contrariness
I’m being contrary today, so I’m bucking instructions just a little, so I can talk about a tiny cause I am passionate about.
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Life Lessons
Life lessons. There could be hundreds or thousands of those, but today, let’s consider just one. Take Risks.
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Life Continually Challenges Us. We Persevere. We Overcome.
Life comes with challenges. Overcoming those challenges is something we just must do.
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Live Boldly
What does it mean to live boldly? Here’s my take on it.