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Life isn't apparently good all the time. The people, situations, thoughts and circumstances presented to us are often not only unideal, uncomfortable, or not preferred... They can be downright bad, meaning to cause us hurt, reveling in the possibility. When we discern this, in recognizing and understanding it, we face a danger different than we …
Continue reading "Rationing goodness: Don’t let your flaws and fears stop you from stepping up."
It's been noisy recently. Distractions in all forms pulling and blurring focus. Yesterday afternoon, determined to continue songwriting, I entered the peace and comfort of our backyard. Seated in the refreshing autumn air under waning sunlight I drank in clear skies, brilliant blossoms, vibrant new growth in shifting seasons. Closing my eyes to softly clouded …
Continue reading "Noise: Let nothing disturb your focus, and nothing force you to struggle."
I've been privileged to spend time recently with friends who are an incredible inspiration, the kind of people who defy category and live abundantly in a way that always urges you to be better. In self-reflection I noticed an interesting, albeit subtle common theme. No matter how great or wonderful a given area of our …
Continue reading "Self-doubt and thanksgiving: You are never in question."
Tina Watkins Quaye 