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Susan May 9, 2019

Vulnerability Scares Me to Death

Facing this enemy takes courage “Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.”  Brené Brown I have a confession to make; I abhor the movie, The Wizard of Oz. I know it is a classic millions have
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Susan May 2, 2019

When Understanding Hurts

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” Albert Einstein When I was in high school, I went on a summer mission trip that held life-changing moments for me. Not only did I visit multiple countries, I learned the American way of doing and understanding things is not the same in other cultures. I
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Susan April 25, 2019

Don’t Be An Easy Target

The dart called doubt can be fatal “In a fight, your doubt is a target of enemy’s attack.” ― Toba Beta When I was around the age of 10, my brothers and I got some dart guns. These plastic weapons had darts which had what looked like suction cup points. My grandparents must have gotten
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Susan April 17, 2019

When God Chooses to be Silent

A Modern-day Easter Story “Faith for a miracle is easier to come by than trusting the Lord when no miracle happens.” – Margaret Graham I began digging my grave just short of two decades ago. The first thrust of the shovel into the ground came on a day that started out as ordinary. By the
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Susan April 11, 2019

Be Steadfast, not Flaky

Pets were always important growing up. I had cats most of my childhood but as an adult; I found myself with one and then two red, smooth-haired dachshunds. These two dogs brought joy to my home with the older dog “adopting” my husband and the younger one, named Danny, adopted me. Danny was a 10-pound
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Susan April 4, 2019

Rationalization, Just Another Excuse

Why rationalizing poor choices makes you look bad I need to remind myself I should stay away from Walmart around holiday times. Trying to walk up and down aisles is very difficult. Though most people are friendly, maneuvering around the store is hazardous and when you get in line to check out, you often witness
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Susan March 21, 2019

Being Positive is an Active Choice

It has been a while since I read Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, yet so much of the insight I gained is still with me. Frankl’s account of fellow prisoners in concentration camps alone is a reason to re-read this powerful work. He records his observations of people whose spirits and bodies were
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Susan March 14, 2019

How to Embrace the Ordeals of Life

When I was young, I thought adults were liars, or exaggerators. In elementary school, I heard my parents say, “You know, money doesn’t grow on trees. You’ll understand what that means, one day.” I didn’t believe them. If you have a checkbook, you must have money. Right? When I moved into my teens, teachers told
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Susan March 7, 2019

The Value of a Good Name

When I am introduced to people, after I give my name, they often reveal I am a middle school teacher. This revelation often carries with it a stunned look from many I’m meeting and it morphs into a soft, Oh, you poor thing, look. Experience has granted me the ability to identify this daze and
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Susan February 28, 2019

I am a Murderer

The first time I saw “Lois”, she presented as a kind, helpful person. She surprised me by asking about myself; something few people did in the new job I had just gained. Lois was quick to inform me she was a friend to extended family members of mine and shared values I held. How Lois
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