Tag Archives: acceptance

Because I Am

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” ~Lao Tzu

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Ideal Meets Reality

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

A shadow show of what is wanted and what one gets. I know the dance, I think I’ve learned to accept reality without the debilitating disappointment I used to react with when it didn’t turn out as I’d dreamed. We … Continue reading →

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Disappointment

Posted on February 27, 2016 by

Expectations       =   Disappointment Reality When expectation exceeds reality we are disappointed. When we are disappointed we become discouraged. We can lower our expectations or accept that we can not change reality. Disappointment is inevitable in life. How we respond to … Continue reading →

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Start Being A Peace Angel

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

When anger seeps in, stamp it over with peace. When prejudice erupts be the one to speak up against it. Not to judge, but giving more than the benefit of a doubt, speak truth, encouragement, love and acceptance. Excerpt from … Continue reading →

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That Is All

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

I am so tired of trying to make sense out of senselessness, looking for reasons why, a maybe to hang the purpose onto. It doesn’t matter really, an answer to the whys. Even if it was a neat and tidy … Continue reading →

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New Neighbour

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

Look at that! A carrot in the bed of beets! Pull it out? Of course not, just because I did not plant it does not mean it doesn’t belong. The beets don’t mind, why should I? In fact the beets … Continue reading →

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Eternal Peace

Posted on June 20, 2014 by

When we hold to our strong opinion we close our hearts to hearing another heart. I am not religious, but I am spiritual and I believe we will have peace in our world only when we stop criticism, comparison, judgement, … Continue reading →

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