Tag: Thoughts
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Surprise!
I do not like surprises. I’m one of those please warn me before you visit sort of humans. Surprise parties are a big no thank you. Unexpected gifts from my family, yes please. Pop up storms in the Gulf, no thanks. Usually I am a positive person, however not when it comes to surprises. Unexpected…
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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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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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Coffee is my favorite
I like coffee a lot. It’s warm and soothing. I know it is full of caffeine. I’m one of the lucky few who can drink coffee at night and fall asleep. I really like coffee. I like coffee better than I like some people. Gasp! A Christian who doesn’t like some people! Yes. No where…
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Happy is a choice
My MeMa used to tell me, “You have the same pants to get glad in.” You can choose to let the situation around your dictate how you react or you can control your thoughts. Give yourself a moment to feel what is in your heart and then look for the happy bits. Choose to be…
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Nothing ventured…
If you want to succeed with anything you have to take steps. Even tiny steps in the right direction is progress. One sure way to fail is refusing to try. If a project is worth your time thinking about it, consider if it is worth trying. Start somewhere.
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Stop Listening
Stop listening to voices who do not know you. Stop listening to conjecture. Stop listening to maybes and what if’s. Leave the hypothetical to the bottom feeders. Listen to the ones who know you better than anyone. Listen only to facts. You know what is right and just. You know truth. Listen to your heart.…
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Weird is Relative
How many times have you done something that you knew other people would consider weird? How many times have you actually been called weird? Why be like everyone else? Be unique. Be brave. Be different. Be fabulous. In my family we have a motto, “Embrace the weird!” Don’t worry about what others think. Just be…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 