Being the one is not a new concept. It’s been sung about and talked about in many places designed to encourage people. But, in our current society, it’s more important than ever to be strong enough to “be the one.” You can change the world, even if it’s in a small way. Be the first…
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Stop Alienating Your Tribe
We live in a world of division. There are a lot of dividing lines in each of our lives. Some lines need to be drawn, but ones we don’t need to draw are those that divide us from others of like minds – our “tribe”, if you will. Let’s look at people looking to follow…
Little By Little Nobody Noticed
When I was a child, I wanted my hair cut, but my dad wouldn’t let me. He thought little girls should all have long hair. But my mother understood, and she agreed to cut just a little bit off each week until it was shorter. For a long time, my father never noticed. The world…
When “Help me!” Is Silent
Sometimes you never hear the “help me” from people who need it. It doesn’t come out in words, but rather in appearance and demeanor … You don’t recognize her. You know her, but she doesn’t look like the woman you remember. Her clothes are ill-fitting and faded. She never would have left the house looking…
Protect Your Peace!
Empaths, protect your peace! People love to talk to empaths. They pour out their struggles, sufferings, pain, and loneliness. Strangers come to you on the street and feel comfortable telling you what’s bothering them. Because it’s easy to sponge their emotions, it’s imperative that you learn to protect your peace. If you are like me,…
Receiving Constructive Criticism Is A Gift
It doesn’t seem like it some days, but receiving constructive criticism from others is a gift. Now, let me clarify this right from the start –there’s a difference between being unjustly criticized and constructive criticism. Constructive criticism helps us grow into a better person. If a friend feels comfortable enough to give you negative feedback,…
As We Reflect on 2024 …
At the end of a year, many of us reflect on the passing year. In a couple of days, we will be switching our calendars to a new year. 2024 will be behind us. I keep a daily log which I can peruse at the close of December. It shows the highlights of each day…
My Hallway of Memories
I have a work room upstairs where I write, paint, dream and store tidbits of memories from my life. Cleaning the room is like walking down a hallway of memories. I’m 54 years old and there are decades of little tidbits I’ve collected. And since I’ve been a writer my whole life, there are many…
Conversations Are A Two Lane Road
Conversations are a two lane road. You encounter thoughts coming at you and you expel your own thoughts by way of words and sentences. Unfortunately, lately it seems that conversations are expected to be a one-way street. We want to share our thoughts and get our points across, but we aren’t open to listening to…
Spreading Peace from Hatred?
How can you spread peace if you have hatred in your heart? “Someone shot Donald Trump!” “No, he wasn’t. It was staged.” “It’s too bad the shooter missed.” “I’m so upset this morning.” THIS is the only comment that everyone can agree on. They can’t agree WHY they are upset, but they are upset. Some…