Tag: encouragement
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Forgetfulness
I wish I could forget. I truly do. I feel like it would’ve propelled me forward and quicker. My kids amaze me with how quickly and often they apply forgetfulness. Let me explain. A couple of weeks ago, my son and I went on an overnight camping trip with the entire 5th-grade class at his…
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The Life of the Party
I never thought I would have much in common between me and Jeff Goldlum, but here we are. From one party goer to the life of the party…cheers.
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Painting in Gray
The author shares their deep love for Christmas but struggles with feelings of sadness during the season. They reflect on the impact of weather on their mood, the weight of grief around them, and emphasize the importance of acknowledging emotions without the need to fix them.
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…as the band plays
Being on the drumline in college remains near the top of my list of “things I’ve had the best time doing.” I loved every minute minute of it. I was in some of the best shape of my life. Whenever I felt tired, I told myself to push past it. Those and many other lessons have…
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When I Was a Child
I admire those adults who have managed to keep their “inner child”alive. But it’s not easy.
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The absence of dreams
We live in a generation of absolute statements (funny how that sentence is indeed absolute itself). For today’s absolution, we look towards dreams. I hear often, “Having a dream isn’t enough. You have to have a goal, a plan and execute.” Then it will be presumably enough, right? While I am a supporter of…
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#stayfocused
A few days ago, I went hiking with my lady. I knew she love doing it, so I thought: why not? It was a new experience for me. Leading up to Sugarloaf Mountain, I was getting jittery. I thought to myself, “Will there be cliffs? How about rocks?” Actually, I worked my nerves into a teeny frenzy.…
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This is your life
What shall we say then? Life is a dish best served in hearty portions. Devour the plate and go back for seconds, thirds and so on. By the way you go after the things in life, you silently give courage to those around you. The world needs more people like you. This is your life.
