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I am a perennial optimist
I Am Becoming the Me I Was Born To Be
As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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Daily Archives: January 3, 2012
It just keeps getting better
It just keeps getting better. For the past few weeks I have tried to spread love and joy as far and wide as I can. The Candle Lighter Award is definitely spreading. People are liking the whole idea of it. … Continue reading
No more encouraging fact than…
Henry David Thoreau wrote “I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor”. Granted, this is a bit of hyperbole to make his point. However, it certainly does … Continue reading
