Anger

This can be a hot topic of discussion as this emotion can cause more harm than good most of the time.  Anger can be an emotion that is helpful when I’m hurt or harmed, and I need to push through. Anger can also be an emotion that is extremely destructive and wiping out tons of…

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Vengeance

This is not a nice word. It is an ugly word that carries with it violent revenge. It is a disease of an unforgiving heart.  If I sound like I know a thing or two about revenge, it’s because I have experienced vengeance as the giver and the receiver of it.  I have been hurt…

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Freedom

One of the effects of “Shelter In Place” is that is “feels like” we have lost our freedom. In some ways we are limited for sure.  We must be careful not to cause harm to others by spreading this virus to those who are more vulnerable than others. Things are different, but there are still…

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Vow

I used to think of this word as related only to a wedding. When a man and woman made a vow to one another to keep themselves ONLY to each other. In fact, the wedding vows gave some scenarios where they would keep their vow – in sickness, health, better, worse, rich or poor until…

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Realize

I think that this word can be very sobering. I have done things in my past without thinking that they would show up in my future. I was reminded recently that my eating habits and exercise habits directly affect my weight and my health. I know that I knew that, but I think that there…

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Keep Learning & Growing

I’m not sure when I decided to be a “lifelong learner”. I do love to learn and grow. I like to read a good book about personal growth or spiritual growth. My new favorite way to learn is podcasts. I also enjoy YouTube as a great place to learn. I believe that there are more…

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