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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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Monthly Archives: June 2013
More on truth and journalism
In my previous post, https://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/journalism-and-ethics-in-a-blogging-world/I wrote about journalism and ethics. As always, in a culture, we get the discourse and leadership that we deserve. What we deserve is what we insist upon. What do we as a society do when … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, ethics, faith/courage/miracles/hope, journalism, Writing and Literature
Tagged ethics, journalism, truth and greed
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Journalism and ethics in a blogging world
It is not exactly breaking news that many of the country’s newspapers have gone out of business, or are vastly changed. Publications with formerly pristine reputations (the Boston Globe and the New York Times for instance) have been called into … Continue reading
healthy eating is good for your mental health too
i know we hear advice about healthy eating. We hear that you are what you eat. On any given day we may or may not want to eat healthy. Sometimes we chow down on what is affectionately called “comfort food”. … Continue reading
In an electronic age- build community and teach the world to sing
I started this blog a little over two years ago. I started it because a dear friend (Dana) recommended that I do so. She knows that I have always loved to write. I loved it from the time I was … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Friendship
Tagged blogging, community, Friendship, hope, Optimism
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Half-year resolutions: Things we can do
Here we are nearly half-way through the year already. I don’t know about you, but I know I like to assess things at about this point in the year. Martha Stewart and so many others have all kinds of suggestions … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Family Life and Issues, Nature
Tagged Faith, half year resolutions, Life, Optimism
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Sometimes the animals have it just right
Believe it or not, this is my 998th post for my blog. I have journeyed through so much since I began my blog. I will try to come up with something special for post 1,000. Today, though I am so … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
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Forgiveness is crucial
Forgiveness is not about the other person. It is about your heart and soul.
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Soul mates
“A soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who … Continue reading
The sea, the world, family, and more
I am half-Irish. Long ago my ancestors ventured here from Ireland. Is that why I love the sea (and all other bodies of water)? Is that why being near the ocean de-stresses me almost immediately? It restores me and relieves … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life and Issues, Nature
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Practice being
I tell one of my students, who struggles with his motivation and consistency, “practice being the man you hope to become”. At times he finds this axiom to be hilarious. Why is that? Well he is in 7th grade, and … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged all in, consistent effort, Faith, learning, spiritual growth
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fear
“There is much in the world to make us afraid. There is much more in our faith to make us unafraid”.–Frederick W. Cropp. Long ago there was, however, a stellar newsman named Edward R. Murrow. He said, “We will not … Continue reading
Bill and Erin’s wedding
Yesterday was a huge day for my family. My brother-in-law married the love of his life. We all watched the day unfold. I found myself wishing each moment could last forever. I watched erin get ready and the bridesmaids helping … Continue reading