“I am aware that I am less THAN some people prefer me to be. But most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see.”
~ Douglas Pagels
We are all made so uniquely. With different and individual strengths. No two people are alike. Which is a bit overwhelming when you think about it. We each are geared with things we easily master and areas where we’re given room for growth. Not everyone will know the amazing thing you are…but be sure a couple do. Choose your select-trusted-few to be transparent and vulnerable with. Then let them in on your little-known superpowers—all the good things—that only someone like you could have. They will see and know how “much more” you are.
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There is one simple question I pose to myself often. Especially when I feel out of sorts. Or disconnected. Or, as I often call it, “
Night settled in. Walking to my car I thought, what do I have to complain about? I can feed myself—walk—talk—and I don’t wear diapers. Things I take for granted. Daily. But not tonight.
The text message read, “…the guys are saying he killed himself yesterday. I can’t believe it.”

I stared at the skull-n-crossbones keychain hanging off the edge of my business bag. Right next to it hung pink flipflops.
