bjukuri
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I am Now!
Life's journey is quite remarkable if you stay with the flow of what is; it is ever changing and oh, the places you will go…and new friends will you meet. There were 6 in our group who Hiked over Brockway… Continue reading
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Changing My Legacy
Today I overheard a very derisive chuckle, a snide jeering about a 'pervert'. And, it wasn't so much the messenger; but the personal affront I felt. It wasn't about my father; but it could have been. As I stood there,… Continue reading
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Quality of Life
"The Mind will determine the quality of life" author unknown. This simple statement is extremely profound. We often assume that there are outside sources that dictate the value of our lives; but having a healthy free open mind is… Continue reading
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Born to be!
I want to celebrate the mothers who do the right thing; not the easy thing. I want to honor those whose mothering roles has been very costly; in pain, in courage and pure strength to go on. Mothers who forego… Continue reading
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New Directions!
Some nights you can truly feel the WIND beneath your wings. Its energy feels like inspiration and enthusiasm, oh and courage. The support comes in smiles, nods of understanding, and intent listening faces. Surrounded by Art and those willing to… Continue reading
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Who I am.
One of the books by my nightstand is "Trust" by Iyanla Vanzant So far I have highlighted many sentences. "Trust is a function of choice" I love this. I also believe, that when we literally allow ourselves the freedom of… Continue reading
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A Simple Life
"Acceptance has everything to do with simplicity, with sitting in the ordinary place, with bearing witness to the plain facts of our lives, with not just starting at the essentials, but ending up there. Acceptance speaks in the gentlest voice.… Continue reading
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Speak Out Loud
Our local chapter of NAMI wanted me to post on my Blog about the upcoming event (May 4th at 7pm) at the Portage Library to help bring awareness to Mental Health. I will be doing a talk on Art… Continue reading
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Badassery is a lifestyle!
"Loyalty isn't a virtue, neither is patience" is what a wise friend wrote to me. At the same time, I was told of a woman leaving her abusive husband. I then wondered, what would a great care package consist of,… Continue reading
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Be Free
What I have noticed about me, is that when a good-bye happens, I no longer fight or want the other person to stay or change to suit my needs. My mind is at peace with the separation. In the past,… Continue reading