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25 Oct

Figuring It Out!

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Photo provided by Pixabay.com (https://pixabay.com/en/overcoming-victory-strength-1697546/) Frustration. It’s so bad because it freezes and keeps you incapable of concentrating. This is how we lose focus. Have you ever had the feeling that you’re on top of the world and you find out some bad news or someone brushes and/or snubs you and you’re stuck? Just – waiting – to feel better again. Everyone has weaknesses, but it’s up to us to discover their identity and overcome them. I’ve had days when…..

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21 Aug

It’s Not Going to Be!!!

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(Photo courtesy of www.Pixabay.com) https://pixabay.com/en/hills-clouds-rainy-forest-woodland-1030868/ Trekking up a hill can seem daunting at times.  Especially a steep hill that’s drenched in rain and mud. If you take a regular step you’d slip and fall.  The only way to get there is positioning your feet differently. The rains are pouring and you’re trying to climb the slopes.  Might as well be Mt. Everest to you because the journey is so difficult and tiring… Ever have days that feel like this?  How…..

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29 May

Step One’s Done: Now What???

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  Look at the stairs in this picture.  Do they look daunting?  How do they make you feel? Whenever we start a journey that’s how it begins. What is it they say?  The first step is the easiest. Afterwards is when the test begins. Nothing starts without a beginning. Where are you right now in your life?  Are you struggling anticipating what comes next? When I looked at this photo I felt intimidated until I realized something. You don’t need to look at all…..

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22 Mar

Step One: A Beginning!

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Step One…take a step Step Two…look around the corner… Step Three… If it were only that easy.  Steps.  Directions.  Maps. These days it’s difficult going anywhere without our GPS.  I don’t travel without one either. 🙂 Look at the picture that I posted.  How does it make you feel?  Are you scared, nervous, or curious about what’s around the corner?   Here’s the thing…no matter how much you’ve gotten sidetracked during your journey you can start again.  Thank God! 🙂 Don’t be…..

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