Tag: Self-Awareness
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Only Speak the Truth
Today’s thought is simple and yet humans struggle with it. Mean what you say and say what you mean. It’s easy if you always speak truth.
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You’re Not Everything
You can’t be everything to everyone in your life. No matter how hard you try you can’t please everyone. It’s not possible. You can say yes. You can do and do and still…it will not please everyone. Stop trying. It is okay to say No. You are not everything, stop trying to be. Those special…
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Maybe you shouldn’t
Just because you can do a thing, doesn’t mean you should do it. Think things through. Deliberately pause and ask yourself if you should do it before you do the thing you so desire. Save yourself some grief later.
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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…
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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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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.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 