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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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It’s Started…
The last few weeks have been busy on social media in regards to mental health discussions and questions. That seems appropriate, considering a few big names committed suicide and when something becomes so obvious we can’t ignore it – we … Continue reading
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Part of Something
What are we missing? Suicide rates are booming. Rates in every age group between 15 and 84 has increased in the last decade and a half. We are all too familiar with the number of school shootings in the US … Continue reading
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More on Loneliness
So, I finished that chapter. The one in The Book of Joy, by His Holiness, the Dali Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams. The one I talked about in the last post I wrote. And I was right…wise men. … Continue reading
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Connections to Beat Loneliness
It’s been several months since I’ve read from The Book of Joy, by His Holiness, the Dali Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams. Tonight I decided to read from it while my daughter was at her swim practice. The … Continue reading
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The Secrets to Strength
We all have people that we look up to. There might be an obvious relationship of guidance as there is with teachers, coaches, and parents. Or it might be less evident. We all have situations with peers and co-workers where … Continue reading
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Health
You might look at me and not think of me as the picture of health. I don’t know exactly how much I weigh, because I don’t own a scale, but I do know that I wear anywhere between an XL … Continue reading
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Be Like Him. Please.
I am a mother and I am a writer. I want my kids to live their lives. I want them to grow and learn and make mistakes and find joy. I want all of that to happen without worrying about … Continue reading
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All Kinds in Every Group
I remember a college professor who told us about a convention he had gone to. They sat six teachers at each table. In the center of the table were sheets of stick on labels. Everyone was asked to write words … Continue reading
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Sips of Stillness 