X and Y

X knew that he’d messed up when his crankiness caused him to snap at her.  It wasn’t intentional.  He didn’t mean it, but it happened.  He’d had a stressful time at work that day, and usually he was able to tamper down his emotions; but today was different somehow. Instead of taking his daily walk, […]

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Pleased

What is pleasing to some, may not be pleasing to others.  Someone puts your change in your hand instead of on the counter.  When traffic is at a standstill, the next car stops to let you in.  When the person that’s home all day cooks dinner, so that you don’t have to.  When your child […]

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The Twist

Life is one huge ball full of complicated threads.  The threads so thin and tightly wound, it’s nearly impossible to disentangle.  The more you pull, the stronger it tightens.  When you stop trying to force the threads apart, they began to loosen of their own accord.  The knots become simple twists, and leave just enough […]

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Patchwork

Do you ever really heal from anything?  My answer to that question would be no.  The good news is, this won’t stop you from moving forward.  Whether you’ve lost a loved one, are involved in a serious accident that caused injuries, or maybe you just have a few scrapes and bruises; the wound may close, […]

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Occasional Anomaly

I personally believe it’s good to be detached sometimes.  Most of the time, that’s the only way I can get anything done.  For some, that’s the best way to stay safe.  Regardless of the reason, don’t be afraid to pass on the next invite, for fear of missing out or losing “a friend”.  If you […]

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Bliss

Denial…That blissful place where I’ve been so many times before, and promise myself to never go again.  It’s a place where all is right in the world and no one can do wrong.  You’re not able to see through what is right in front of you.  It’s crushing when reality hits and you realize you’re […]

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Everyone Has a Champion

When you’re going through your trials or down on your luck, don’t cower in despair.  You may not see them or realize it, but there is always someone there.  Someone’s there rooting for you to succeed and praying that you’ll get through.  They don’t require acknowledgement or recognition.  Whether their powering by your side or […]

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Jenny’s Reward

News of Jenny’s good deed, spread wildly throughout the school.  In the span of one day she was well recognized, as the girl who gave up her shoes.  She didn’t do it for recognition.  So all of the attention was modestly received.  She thought about the other girl, and how she must be feeling.  She […]

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