What’s Your Reflection?

When my daughter was five years old, Mulan was one of her favorite animated movies. And the song, “Reflection,” is a favorite of hers.  But as much as I loved the movie like my daughter, I won’t be talking about Mulan’s reflections. Several weeks ago, a co worker who is fairly new lied to our…

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Soul Keeping

If you are to look for the definition of soul, I am sure you will see quite a few different interpretations, well, according to what you are referring to.  For this post, I’d like to think that soul is seen as the core of a person’s being, including their thoughts, feelings, and moral nature.  Do…

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There But Not Here

Have you been around people that are here but are actually there? I’m pretty sure you do.  “There but not here” generally describes a situation where something or someone is physically present, but not engaged in the current moment or place. It can refer to a person being physically near, but their mind is elsewhere,…

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Deaf World

I have moderate (which is 55% to be exact) hearing loss. I was diagnosed with it several years ago. The first time I heard the sounds of water coming out of the faucet, I was more shocked than elated. I didn’t realize I was missing distinct water sounds, footsteps, even the crinkling sounds of a…

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The Art of Forgiving

The Oxford dictionary defines forgiveness as stopping being angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.  Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both from others and from ourselves. He teaches that just as God forgives us, we must also forgive others, even if they have wronged us repeatedly. Forgiveness is linked to…

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Papercuts

I believe one of the most difficult things to talk about or write about is relationships. It comes with a lot of baggage. People you don’t want to get hurt. Others might find it shameful. Whatever it is, it’s not an easy one.  I came across a post on Instagram about “papercuts” in a relationship….

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Knowing My Bible

I received this Bible as a requested birthday gift  from my daughter. And I couldn’t be any happier.  When I was in my late teens-early twenties, I tried to read the Bible. And it was a failure. I remember being told by the elders that you will be sent all kinds of distractions from reading…

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One Way Street

We all know what a one-way street is, right? A road or street where traffic is permitted to move in only one direction, typically indicated by signs or markings.  But have you heard of one-way relationships or one-way managing? I am talking about all kinds of relationships and managing here. Unlike a one-way street which…

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Dear Me,

Wow! Happy Birthday! Can you believe you’re fifty-five? Where do I start? Today marks a new beginning for you. Only time will tell how it’ll move forward, but it’s a step that you have to take. You deserve it.  When you first moved here with no family around, you stepped courageously into the unknown. How…

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What’s Your Love Language?

If you look up the meaning of love, it is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection. But what you do with that intense feeling of deep affection is what really shows love, at least in my humble opinion. Saying you love someone is easy. Showing that love is another story. My father’s love…

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