life
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Finding God in the quiet, the ordinary, and the beautifully unnoticed… There is a kind of joy that does not clamor for attention. It does not arrive loudly or demand to be seen. It comes softly, like first light easing through the trees, like the hush of dawn before the world fully stirs, like the…
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There’s a big difference between boundaries and barriers, even though the words sound similar. Boundaries are healthy limits we set for ourselves and others, and they’re absolutely essential for self-care and survival. I have set some of my own as time has passed, necessary for self-care in the world of today. They help us protect…
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I am no minimalist—at least not yet. But the older I get, the more I feel drawn to that kind of living. After my parents died, and after seeing firsthand the weight of too much stuff through my hoarder sister, I felt a new urgency to clean out, let go, and pass things on. It…
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Life, and the very idea of what makes it ideal, makes my mind wander and ponder the journey I have been travelling on for all these years. What do I see as an ideal life? Is it something real, or merely an illusion, a story we tell ourselves in hopes of finding meaning and peace?…
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I do not have a long list of star-studded concerts I have been to. Honestly, I was never one for the crowds and the chaos of them, my introvert side showing through. I did once go to a Concerts in the Country show in Calhoun that headlined Randy Travis. It was outside in the country,…
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What you Wish For… What could be or come true…. Superpowers. As a child, they were the stuff of dreams—magical abilities that made heroes soar above the world, save the day, and always find justice. I grew up with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Batgirl as my icons, their stories sparking my imagination and inspiring…
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Discovering Deeper Meaning with Every Passing Year… Life is a journey shaped by our experiences, dreams, and the passage of time. In our youth, we often view life as a vast horizon filled with endless possibilities. Everything feels urgent, moments are fleeting, and we tend to focus on achievement and adventure. The future seems distant,…
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Remembering the People Who Touch My Life….. There’s something magical about the way I seem to connect with people wherever I go—at the store, at work, on a hike at the ark, or just walking the trail by the beach. I’m the kind of person who talks to everyone, and somehow, I keep meeting people…
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Rambling on about Fear, History, and Humanity… When posed with the question, “What place in the world would I never want to visit?” my mind immediately begins to unravel a tapestry of thoughts and feelings rooted in history, personal experience, and a deep awareness of current events. It’s not simply about geography or culture; it’s…
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A Reflection on What the Next Ten Years May Hold Ten years from now, where will I be? It’s a question that fills me with both curiosity and a touch of apprehension. The future is a vast, shifting landscape, and I can’t help but wonder how the passage of time will shape me, my perspectives,…
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