Tag: Life Skills
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Not Your Emergency
You do not have to attend every crisis you are pulled into. An emergency on another person’s part does not constitute an emergency for you every time. On the flip side, you emergency is not anyone else’s problem. Deal with your life on your terms.
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You are allowed to take up space.
You and the things that make you happy are allowed to take up space. It is your responsibility to manage that space so that it does not impede on the space of your fellow humans, especially the humans you love. The mental, emotional, and physical space you need to survive are all on you and…
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It’s about Moderation
We could all do with a reminder that it is not eating that is a sin, but gluttony. Not one beer but many that make you drunk. It’s not saving as much money as you can but greed that is dangerous. Moderation in all things, humans. Make it your life rule.
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Waiting
Sometimes you have to wait. Waiting is not fun if you think it’s not fun. It’s all in your head. Patience can be fun if you set your mind to it. Now once you figure that out, let me know how you did it. I am not patient at all.
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Change a little
If we want something to change we can do small things to make it happen or we can wait. Waiting might be the thing to do for a little bit, but if you can do something to improve your situation, even a small thing, do it. Control what you can in your life to get…
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What’s that?
I’m old? You better be careful, teenager I’ll wash tour mouth out with soap. Ok, not really but old? I don’t think I’m old. Don’t look at me like that! Just because my hair is gray and my skin is lined doesn’t mean I’m old. And don’t say a word about my behavior! How am…
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It’s a Concern
Humans don’t realize how fragile their health can become over time and as we age. It’s concerning when the doctor says “I have your test results.” For a brief second my heart flutters and my stomach leaps. All we can do is what is in our reach to do. Eat better. Move your body. Get…
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Cookbooks are Cool
I love to collect cookbooks. Especially pretty fabric covered ones. The thing is cookbooks I love, actually cooking I do not. Baking I enjoy and I am fairly good at it. I’m a good cook too but I just don’t enjoy it. Today’s thought, do what you enjoy even if it doesn’t make sense to…
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Open the Door
See that door? Yeah that one you are scared to open. It’s not going to open itself. Doors don’t work that way. Sometimes you have to pull it hard to open it. Don’t wait for someone to open it for you. Here’s the other thing about doors. If it’s locked look for a key. If…
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Labor and Rest
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Your day off may involve a bbq, friends over for a party or one last day of vacation. I encourage you to rest. All that fun is wonderful but is it restful? Hard work and rest…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 