Tag Archives: struggle

The One You Feed

January 7, 2014

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The Most Beautiful People

December 27, 2013

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The most beautiful people we may ever know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do […]

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Not Your Mediocre Love

December 24, 2013

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In the last post we talked about the importance of time. About how life is too short to waste our time on things of insignificance or on things that are not adding value to our lives. This includes our relationships. While there are areas where we must learn to compromise, we should each have those […]

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Many Fears

December 6, 2013

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Fear to fly and soar up high Yet, fear to fall and say goodbye Fear to achieve and even succeed For I know what greed and wealth can mean Fear to gain and then to lose Fear to dream whatever I choose Fear of becoming all I have seen Fear that hatred might consume me […]

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A New Day – Seasons Change

October 20, 2013

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Grateful today is a new day… To realize our mistakes To change old ways To heal our wounds To mend and renew To explore what may To embrace a change To learn the truth To grow,    And reach,       And stretch Beyond…    what you thought was you. Soul Seeds… As ‘people’ […]

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Say Good-bye

September 6, 2013

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Am I not worthy of your tears Of saying good-bye after all these years Will you not miss me when I am gone A void in your life, where once was a song The deepest darkest of my days Stole the light and sunshine rays Faith be lost – Hell be found Shadows cloud the […]

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Shattered

May 4, 2013

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Estimated read time:  25 minutes Shattered Part 1 “Well, you could just go to one of those runaway shelters for teens,” she offers neutrally, as if just making a simple weather observation on a beautiful day. “What!?” I practically scream. “Another shelter? Mom, are you serious!? What the hell’s wrong with you?” I can’t calm […]

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The Road To Success

April 14, 2013

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The road to SUCCESS is not straight. There are curves called FAILURE A loop called CONFUSION Speed bumps called FRIENDS Red lights called ENEMIES Caution lights called FAMILY And you will have flats called JOBS. But… If you have a spare called DETERMINATION An engine called PERSEVERANCE Insurance called FAITH And a driver called JESUS You […]

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Lord, Don’t Let Me Quit!

January 30, 2013

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I am tired and nearly spent I give my all – 100% It’s never enough May it be worth it. I feel so weak I’m on my knees I need your strength Lord, help me please. I cry out – Anguish and despair I believe You Not Satan’s snares.

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No One

December 19, 2012

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I am no one Just forget me We never met So, no regrets. I must have had No effect So heart and soul Won’t conflict. Say goodbye I won’t cry We have no time So you decide. I’ll see you on The other side Oh, no – wait! It’s judgment time. May God forgive Not […]

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As If Being Abused Isn’t Enough

December 4, 2012

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…we abuse ourselves. Why did I continue to seek love and approval from family members and partners who treated me so bad? It has taken me a long time to understand, because it’s not as if the opinions of people like that should even matter. Why would I care about what someone with no morals […]

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Remember the Silence

August 18, 2012

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I will begin this long over due post with a sincere thank you, from my heart to yours, for all the warm emails and inquiries I’ve received wondering about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. It means so much knowing others care and I appreciate all your encouragement and continued support. Please […]

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