Tag: Life Lessons
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They are Not Stupid
We are going through a season of change in our family. Our daughters are leaving home. Daughter 2 moved in with a roommate. Daughter 3 sophomore and daughter 4 freshman are college bound. As we listen to their plans and goals we have to remember they are inexperienced young adults. They are not stupid. Yes…
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Lead the way
Are you a leader or a follower? I have always thought I was a follower. I was wrong. My headstrong ways are my motivation. I respect leaders in my life and cherish the guidance they have given me. I do my best to be worthy of being a leader. I am a leader. Love and…
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Who are you no longer willing to be?
I saw this question on an advertisement for a journal called Dig Deeper. I tend to think those sorts of self help journals are a bit predatory. They cash in on the insecurities of people to make a profit. However the question stuck with me. Who is it that I no longer want to be?…
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She is Fire and Grace
Who is the most confident person you know? My oldest daughter is the most confident person I know. She does not always believe in her own power. I have watched her go through hell in her adult life. She is much like me in that she had to make her own decisions and do things…
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Desire
What motivates you? Desire motivates me. Desire to be a good person. Desire for happiness. Desire for love. Desire for peace. When I want something I work to get it. Love & Light, Lori
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Let’s Unplug
From sunset 1March to sunset 2 March is the day of unplugging. The idea behind the day was to challenge people to keep their electronic devices unplugged and unused for 24 hours. People are encouraged to give themselves the chance to take a break and spend time relaxing with family, friends, or alone. That means…
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Okay…
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? I would ban the word “okay” and while I’m at it I will ban the tone that is used with it. Instead of using that lazy word use the word that means the same thing, “Yes”. My teenagers use…
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A Billboard
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? Be kind. Respect others and yourself. Make peace a priority. Imagine what life would look like if we all did those 3 things without exception or conditions. Light & Love, Lori
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Go Noles!
What colleges have you attended? I am a native to Florida, sort of. Spent most of my life here. I have attend three Florida colleges, but my highest degree is from Florida State. A state university is affordable and reachable for students who work hard and have marketable skills. I hold my experience at FSU…
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Round is a shape right?
I’m so out of shape. If someone yells, “Run for your life!” I will yell back, “Y’all go ahead. I’m going to meet Jesus. I’m ready.” I saw my doctor today and we have a plan. We, like he’s going to eat what I eat and work at not dying with me. It’s not that…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 