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Tag Archives: personal growth
Loving the Space
I learned something this week about how to see things in a different light.
“Take Out a Box of Crayons and Keep an Open Mind”
I was having dinner with a friend in San Francisco on our return from New Zealand, and she told me a wonderful story. Her son teaches kindergarten, and on Martin Luther King day he … Continue reading
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Tagged energy, inner child, personal growth, self exploration
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Defiance, Democracy, & Defense Mechanisms
I’m outside my comfort zone today, but then isn’t everyone? I fear we are entering the age of anarchy, in which a growing number of extremist people believe they have a right – even … Continue reading
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Tagged personal growth, Self, self exploration, synchronicity
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FORGIVENESS
Growing up in my family, I don’t remember hearing anyone say “I’m sorry.” It was unheard of to ask for forgiveness, and apologizing was tantamount to admitting weakness or defeat. Nevertheless, as the youngest, I said “I’m sorry” many times … Continue reading
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Tagged community, family, inner child, personal growth, self exploration
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On Learning…
Every day I receive Mary Holland’s Naturally Curious blog. Most days I read it and learn new tidbits about nature, like how a certain kind of dragon fly lays its eggs in cattails, or how father loons take turns with … Continue reading