Tag Archives: compassion

Every day I try

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

I am digging my way through multiple projects. At times like that there are definitely times that I get bogged down and overwhelmed. Thus far this week that feeling has not overtaken me. Instead I am feeling more practical and … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Condoning

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

‎”If something uncharitable is said in your presence, either speak in favor of the absent, or withdraw, or, if possible, stop the conversation.” ~ St. John Vianney Ever since I was in 7th grade I have had a hot button … Continue reading →

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How Do We Define Our Worth?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

I was speaking with a friend today. In light of Hilary Rosen’s recent remark about “Ann Romney hasn’t worked a day in her life”, we were discussing the role of work to worth; the role of pay to worth; and … Continue reading →

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Let it go

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I am a good and compassionate listener. I take people at their word. I take their words to heart. The result of that can be that there are times when their criticism brings me down. It takes a lot of … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Pool Man

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

February 17, 2012 | NEWS This article was in the Arizona Republic the day after Valentine’s Day. I cannot improve on it. Nothing I say or write could possible increase the miraculous beauty of this article. Pool-repair guy’s act of … Continue reading →

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I Had Friends That…and No, They Did Not Deserve It

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Those who read my blog regularly know that I have a real hot button about people being bullied, minimized, or marginalized. I err on the side of compassion as much as I can. I try to make accommodations for people. It breaks … Continue reading →

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What’s the longest you’ve ever walked in a single day? Hunger Hike

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

What’s the longest you’ve ever walked in a single day? Daily post topic 344 Write about what happened, how far you walked, and whether it was by choice, or something happened that forced you to travel differently than you expected. When … Continue reading →

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Candle or Mirror?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Quote by Edith Wharton in Vesalius in Zante “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”. All my life my mother has chided me to light a candle in the darkness. … Continue reading →

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Darrell Hammond and encouraging words: My own topic # 226

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

I love to read or hear stories about people that have persevered despite odds against them. it gives me hope when I am feeling down and it lightens my heart when I am overly focused on events in my past … Continue reading →

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What character from a book can’t you stop thinking about? Topic # 126

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

What character from a book can’t you stop thinking about?. Atticus Finch is one of the most memorable characters in fiction. He gives me pause. Reading To Kill a Mockingbird or just remembering him makes me stand a little taller. He … Continue reading →

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A true blue miracle

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Earlier last week I sprained my ankle and my son had a virus. We were focusing all of our energy at that point in getting both of us well by Friday. Why? His college graduation was scheduled for Friday night. … Continue reading →

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If you could bring one fictional character to life for a day…- topic #67

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

If you could bring one fictional character to life for a day….who would you choose? What would you do for the day? I would choose Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. I would sit and talk with him about … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic # 33: If you could have any job…

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Topic: If you could have any job….in the world what would it be? I would be an advocate throughout the country for considerate communication. I would try to impress upon people the need for compassionate communication (written, spoken, and body … Continue reading →

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