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Personal Growth

Facing old struggles

The following is a short parable. May it bring you new perspective on facing old struggles.  “Excuse me, sir. What do you see?” the small voice came from beside the bench where the man was sitting close to the lake. His thoughts had been…

July 15, 2013
Personal Growth

Large Souled People and Disappointment

Large souled people learn to give thanks – even for disappointment. They move forward after heartache and avoid the temptation to sit and brood – at least not for long. They realize that all things work together. They learn to adjust course and use…

June 6, 2013
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Perspective Trumps Again

“For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” – C. S. Lewis “The Magicians Nephew” I started off my day tired and grumpy. I decided to write…

August 3, 2012
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But The Future Is So Pretty!

Today was an interesting day. Jude and I went out to do a mystery shopping job, which was a new experiment for us. It gets us out of the house and brings in some extra money. That is a win in my book. After our…

July 26, 2012
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5 Things I’m Grateful For

When you feel down and like you just can’t keep going, stop, take a deep breath, and look around. Sure, it can be hard to see the forest in spite of the trees, but we need to remember there is an ebb and flow…

May 17, 2012