Monthly Archives: June 2024

Repost: Shame In Accepting Generosity

A repost from November 2, 2023 Whether directly shouted into our ears or subtly inculcated through culture, individualism runs deep. How many times have you heard (or said) “I don’t want your charity”? What’s wrong with accepting charity? The hand … Continue reading

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Repost: Living Up to Our Potential

A repost from October 23, 2023 It’s October in the South.  We will soon be free from days full of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.  My gardening will come to a halt…. just as soon as I finish transplanting daffodils, sifting … Continue reading

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The Sun’s Long Kiss

In the longest light of the year’s high crest, Where sun-drenched hours stretch unconfined, The Summer Solstice gently wakes The sleeping seeds of my soulful mind. Upon the earth, a radiant dance Of golden beams and verdant floor, Whispers through … Continue reading

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Repost: Amy’s Tree

Reposted from October 19, 2023 Raising 4 children in our home meant Christmas was a hectic time of gift secrecy, nonstop cooking and decorations everywhere. I always put up a traditional tree filled with the wonky ornaments my children made … Continue reading

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Repost: Mealtime Traditions

Reposted from October 10, 2023 My family didn’t pass down many generations-old traditions, but the few I can think of are allbased around food. First, when I was growing up, it was always important to my family to eattogether. I … Continue reading

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Repost: A Basket Full of Comfort

Reposted from October 3, 2023 Heritage has at its core the word inheritance, an allotted portion. For each of us, this includes the chromosomal inheritance of our biology. This means my hazel eyes and Welsh fair skin were allotted to … Continue reading

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Repost: Opening My Heart to Emotion

Repost from September 27, 2023 Emotions are hard; they hurt and sometimes linger for years and years causing deeper pain and anguish. Sometimes emotions are soft and joyous and fleeting. If we could only hold onto the joyous emotions as … Continue reading

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