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- Because I was CHALLENGED to.
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doing vs not-doing
This challenge has reminded me of the Toltec teaching of not only doing (that which you normally would not do), but also not-doing (that which you normally would do). Sometimes the not-doing is much harder. Thinking of the things I can not-do: not speak the first thoughts that come into my head. Not rush in front of everyone who I *think" are moving too slowly. Not judge the 3 people who ate next to me at Village Inn & incessantly complained about the homeless. Not procrastinate. Not add more sugar to my coffee. Oh my ! The list goes on and on...
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Love this giveaway enough to ask where can I purchase it if I don't win? Thanks!
This is a wonderful idea. Mind if I steal it?
Almost through this wonderfull book I will be back to read and begin my journee.
This is such a generous and thoughtful gift. What a great way to support your friend.
Thanks for the inspiration.
You are in fact one class act! Hard to follow! :-)
God, when I first saw the picture without having read the blog, I thought the beef bourguignon had exploded on you -- kind of like ala "Julie and Julia' or something. Reassuring to realize it was intentional. Nice!
Will someone pleeeaase clue me in on how to upload a picture into a blog post? Pretty please????? :-) :-) :-) :-)
So today, with Valentine's Day in the air, I mailed valentine cards (hoping they get to out of town friends / family in time. In my son's valentine I mailed a McD coupon. He's away at college and thought he would appreciate that. He is always out of…
Dear Deb, Thank you for the comment. It is interesting that you say that I am a very loving and giving spirit. I felt that I was "letting it all hang out" by going ahead and admitting the ugly thoughts that run through my head and the things I do in…
For me some of the best gifts I can give to my 21 year old son is to be quiet. It is hard... I'm sure they appreciate it sometimes.
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