Bits of Truth

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“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.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »

Bits of Truth

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Bits of Truth“Anybody pretending to be anything other than who you really are—you will never, ever reach your personal potential.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

This quote hits home on a very personal note. It’s a tender part of my soul – and applies to my faith, work, and who I am and what I do.

As for my career life, I’ve done many things I was well suited for. And I did them well. I pushed, learned, succeeded. But something was always just a step off. Not until I embraced exactly who I was–and trust me, IT WAS NOT EASY–I would have never FULLY understood the truth in this quote.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »

Bits of Truth

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“You could not step twice into the same river; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.” ~ Ηράκλειτος (aka: Herakleitos or Heraclitus of Ephesus – c.535 BC – 475 BC, Greek philosopher

I love this quote, it applies to so many things in life. I have read the same passages of books, listen/sung the same lyrics to a song, etc… All identical, yet each time these things strike me differently. Often I think this is exactly why the Word is called living….It’s not stagnant – but alive and always applicable. Striking a new chord in me.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »

Becoming

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chrysalisThere is one simple question I pose to myself often. Especially when I feel out of sorts. Or disconnected. Or, as I often call it, “floopy.”

And in all fair disclosure, sometimes I pose the same to my clients/students. And it is this:

“What/Who am I becoming?”
(What/Who are you becoming?)

And of course this exercise means nothing, nada, zilch—unless we’re gut-wrenchingly honesty. Honesty forces me to answer from a place of uncomfortable emotions. Usually it’s those icky type of emotions that got me thinking about some self-introspection in the first place. Continue reading »

Bits of Truth

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“Color is powerful. It is almost physiologically impossible to be in a bad mood when you’re wearing bright red pants.” ~ Jessi Arrington (designer and luckysoandso.com blogger)

Isn’t it funny how the smallest of things can pull us out of a funk.  The other day I was stewing over someone’s behavior and words. A small child next to me farted. Yes that’s right. Then proceeded to say “MOMMY – EWWW!” And instantly I was out of my funk. I tried to not giggle, but it was just too out-of-the-blue-funny. Thank goodness for red pants, a gassy child, and other small things that get us through the rougher days.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »

My Disability

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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.

PREFACE
I love working with kids, and have been in working in junior high youth-groups upwards of five years. I’ve always considered my love of kids is amplified by the fact that I have none. Something I consider a HUGE blessing. Continue reading »

Bits of Truth

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“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” ~ Shel Silverstein (he’s one of my very favorites: an American poet, singer-songwriter, & author of children’s books)

Sometimes, when the odds are against us, yet we know in our heart and gut what to do–when we’re being stirred and nudged–then we just have to go and seek, do, be the impossible.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »

Weekly Art Journal Prompt

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“You think you can do nothing…but the sea is really only drops of water that have come together.” ~ Desmond Tutu

Your Creative Art Journal Prompt: When was a time you felt like your good work was only a drop? Did you see the good yet want to give up – - – because AFTER ALL it was only a drop?

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Pain of Staying the Same

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

I was truly hating my job and the unappreciative coworkers. Most didn’t know that I’d been working over a year without salary. Continue reading »

Unguarded Voice

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They say the best writing is unguarded.

The writing that speaks—that is worthy—is the writing of truth.

Gut wrenching, honest truth.

About love;

death;

sex;

religion;

depression;

people;

fragile hope;

hopelessly delicate faith that weaves in-and-out of unanswered questions;

and witty, wishy-washy, wavering life. Continue reading »

Doubt and Wind

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Mid-morning at the beach. I’m trying to absorb the scantily warm sun masked by thin wispy clouds. Cool waves escort a misty gentle breeze.

There I find peace and contentment, even though many excited children scatter over the exposed tide pool rocks. They scurry about like little hermit crabs—and I hear them in the distance giggle and squeal with delight at the various found treasures.

The waves are washing the beach clean, and erasing the markings of footprints with the ease of an overturned and shaken Etch-A-Sketch. I am lost in the picture perfect moment.

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