Category: Serious Matters
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The Most Memorable Gift
Today’s post may be uncomfortable for some. I’m sorry for that. Sometimes, life is uncomfortable. Don’t read if you’d rather not feel uncomfortable today. Today’s Bloganuary prompt is: What is the most memorable gift you have received? I tried hard to come up with a less triggering answer for this prompt, but this one gift…
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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.