”Love is not about how much you say, I Love You, but how much you prove that it’s true.” – Unknown There’s a scripture in the Bible that I will always remember and fully agree with. That is, “tell the truth in love”. On the surface it seems simple enough, but it’s not easily conducted. […]
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“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it”– Confucius I wondered when it would end, the pain and pangs of yesterday’s dispointments and let downs. They always seemed to find a way to remain bigger than the life I was currently living. Reminding me that the struggle was real, filled with actual heart dropping moments, discouraging remnants and vivid distinctions of
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Today I had lunch with my 18 year old son. As we were eating he said, “dad, I think I know what my purpose on earth is.” I asked him what, and he shared it with me. In that moment I recalled my own childhood and thought how imperative it is/was to know why you’re
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“Family is like music, some high notes, some low notes, but always a beautiful song.” – Unknown As long as I can remember, this time of year has always been a special season for me. Not because of the gifts or things being given to me, but because of the people around me. Not
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“Love yourself first, so you know what you deserve.” – Unknown Remember that person who gave you butterflies and rocked your world like no else could? Remember how you felt talking throughout the night, dismissing a good night’s rest simply to hear the alluring voice of your “new love” and exchange meaningful words? Words that seemed
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”The two most important days in your life are the day you were born…and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain I remember as kid how I would play for hours with my friends and family. Not a care in the world it seemed. We created makeshift instruments of play, like cardboard sleds that
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“You are worth finding, worth knowing and worth loving…” – Unknown Do you ever find yourself feeling like a spec of dust in a great big world? Like who really knows your name, your dreams, what literally keeps you up at night, or who would truly grieve over your death or absence? I know it all
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“Everyday is a second chance.” – Unknown Lately I’ve been reminded of the quote that states, “Nothing beats a failure like a try.” We teach our children this and even declare it to ourselves when times get tough, but sometimes we honestly want to shove these words down the throats of those telling us this,
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”Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.” – Unknown Ever so often we need to take the time to unplug. Get away from what feels and looks like normal and shift into a different gear. A gear, whether higher or lower, (for you) it should feel different and feel better. I am
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