Tag: Life Lessons
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Words
It’s weird how our interactions with people are mostly just words and photos. I spend so much time conversing with people online with words. A little bit of time virtually. Not as often in person. I wonder how my children will learn social cues if they aren’t physically around other humans. I wonder how the…
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Be Seen and Not Heard
I was told as a child to be seen and not heard. Not because I was a girl, but rather because I was a child. I failed a lot. When I did succeed, I discovered a secret. By being quiet you notice what other humans often do not see when their mouth is running off…
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It’s not Always About You
Heart: Hey Brain, did you see that post she shared? It was rude right? Brain: Guess what it may not have been directed to you. What’s more, it may have been posted just because she liked it. Heart: …but… Braid: Get over yourself. It’s not always about you. Heart: *pouts* fine
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Love is kind
It costs you zero to offer kindness. A word, a smile, a helping hand are all free. If you can let go of your purse strings long enough to realize that all it take to love is a little time and effort, you will be a much happier human.
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Calibration
Think about what you do for others. Can you do your amazing thing for other humans with other humans? Things are always better with two or more hearts and minds working together for the same goal of happiness. Try calibration.
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Near Miss
Sometimes you just have to be thankful for the near misses in your life. The things you thought you wanted or needed that you didn’t get. After you don’t get what you wished or prayed for you realize you are better without it. Today I’m just thankful for near misses.
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It’s Got to Get Done
Do the necessary things, the essential things. Pour your energy into what and who is important to you. Don’t fall for the busy trap of doing just because someone says you should. Focus on what you know is important. Your time is valuable.
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Forgiveness is Ugh!
I know that forgiveness is necessary. I have forgiven so much. Some of it won’t stay forgiven. I have to forgive it over and over. I can forgive however I cannot forget. The thing is, I don’t have to forget. I just have to forgive. Then I have to release the anger. I’m working on…
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Rain
We can either complain about the rain or we can embrace it for the life giving blessing it is. Same with life’s challenges. Complain about the situation or embrace the lesson. You choose.
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Life is Good
Hello world. Remember that no matter what this life throws at you, you have a brain full of knowledge. No you don’t know everything and that’s ok. Use what you know to do what your heart tells you is right. Always do what is right and life will be good.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 