Tag Archives: growth

Preaching Self Love


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Mad, self-obsessed, obnoxious, narcissistic, . . . The course of true love never did run smooth, said Shakespeare. ;)

It can get difficult to understand why some people might not like you for liking yourself. They may gladly Continue reading Preaching Self Love

That Something You Are


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There are a thousand things that you could become. But you are already something. Become more of that. And then some more. And more. Until that something is wholly, uniquely you. Any other thing you would need to choose Continue reading That Something You Are

My Heart’s Not Pretty


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My heart’s not pretty. It’s bruised and scarred. I’ve walked with it on my sleeve far too long. And it’s brushed against the world hard and strong. Some have pinched it, some have punched it. Others have plucked bits for fun. My heart’s not pretty. Continue reading My Heart’s Not Pretty

Pride & Position


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Here’s a lesson in pride and position. Continue reading Pride & Position

The Gulf In Between


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Who speaks to your soul
Who whispers to mine
Do you journey to me
Or do I arrive by your side
Maybe it’s only a notion that feels nice
But will I be found
Or will it be me that I find

(c) Mickey Kumra

Words Change Lives


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More: For the most part, our lives are nothing but responses we receive to what we think or do. Our thoughts and actions are our reactions to stimuli, internal or external. By changing our reactions, we can change our lives. Continue reading Words Change Lives

Beautiful Hope


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More: All too often we are fooled by advice and experience. We accept that certain things can never be made possible. It is this submission to “undeniable” arguments and facts that damages our spirit. It is this that kills our enthusiasm for games we might play with life. Struggle doesn’t kill us. Continue reading Beautiful Hope

Heal Slow


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More: Circumstances injure us. People wound us. But the thing is, we recover. We always do. It’s just that we allow ourselves to be troubled by the pace at which we are expected to—if not by others, then by our own selves. Continue reading Heal Slow