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Imperfect

One of Old Blue’s last rides before finishing the new bike.

The Buddhists say you should let go of your expectations. That it’s Ok to have them, but not to cling to them. I got an excellent lesson in that today.Read More »Imperfect

Hurdles

hurdlesPerforming some acts of courage is like running hurdles. You build up to the jump. You mentally prepare yourself and put your leg out to sail over, hoping to clear the landing and keep on running after you’ve crossed it.Read More »Hurdles

You Are Beautiful

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One of the things I get verybeating up frustrated about is hearing people beat themselves up. I have too many friends and family members who do this. I really wish that they could see the beautiful person that I see. I wish when the negative thoughts come up (e.g. “I’m too fat,” “I could never do that,” “I’m not smart enough,” etc…) surface, that they could hear my voice in response.

“You are beautiful.”
“If I can do it, you can too.”
“You are enough.“
“You are enough.“

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All the Colors

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This week has been a fiesta of creation. Poems (here, here, here, here, and here), blog posts about Renaissance festival (here) and personal growth (here), dissertation… Read More »All the Colors