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Uncomfortable Unknown
I had a professor in grad school, Charlie, who used to say that clients – I was in school to be a therapist – that clients often had a hard time changing because the uncomfortable known is easier that the … Continue reading
Month of the Military Child
The Military Child. Some are fondly called brats. Most are called resilient by many. Three are called mine. Those three aren’t brats and they’re downright tired of being resilient.
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It’s All Valid
Several years ago I, a Navy wife, was talking to my sister, an Army wife. Her husband was deployed in a war zone on a year-long tour with one R&R period. My husband was out to sea on a couple … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Prayers
Everyone from The Mamas and The Papas to Beyoncé to Disturbed has songs about prayers. In fact, it’s something people not only sing about, but they talk about it too. “I’ll pray for you.” “My prayers are with you.” “Would … Continue reading
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Witness
I sometimes often need to see or hear something more than once for the message to start to sink in. First I’m all, “Huh, that’s interesting.” Then, “Weird…just read that yesterday” or “Cool, this song has a very similar message … Continue reading
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Lighting the Way
I’m still over here trying to find the path for me. I’ve been doing a lot of growth work – classes, meditation, Tai Chi, Tarot…and it’s been incredible! I’ve realized a few things. The biggest one?
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Lost in a Fog
It’s been more than six months since I’ve posted anything here. In fact, it’s been that long since I’ve sat down to type. I don’t know if I’ll be back regularly now or not, but I do feel called to … Continue reading
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Tagged community, emotions, energy, exercising, friendship, homeschooling, love, marriage, Navy life, parenting, Self care, self worth, stress, writing
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Interpreting My Signs
I’ve written before about wanting neon signs to light my path. I guess I’ve thought I needed clear and obvious direction that the choices I’m making are the right choices. As I recognized in a post (Simple Beauty) a few … Continue reading
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Sips of Stillness 