Anger is a natural, even primal, response to fear. But if we sit with anger long enough, it can become a more insidious creature like hate or revenge, or lead to lasting feelings of sadness or depression.
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I think I knew there was a difference between “good” and “good for me” as an infant at lunchtime. Pudding is good. Peas are good for me. I like things that are “good.” I tolerate things that are “good for me.”
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Read More“We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” Marianne Williamson
I’ve also had teachers who phone it in. They talk like they’re experts on the subject, but then leave it up to the textbook to teach it. Instead of inspiring A’s, they threaten F’s. I learned a lot more from teachers who love to teach.
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When Jonah (finally, reluctantly) showed up in Nineveh, he wasn’t acting alone. When have you ever seen even a dozen people fall to their knees before a sidewalk prophet? There were other, bigger forces at work.
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There were times I felt like I had little, living in my parents’ basement, working all the time, and not seeing an end to my financial struggles. But in reality, I always had everything I needed. And eventually, after seeking help, working hard, and minding my spending, I crawled out of debt.
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It’s also encouraging to remember that others are pressing on through their own hard stuff…one big fun, awkward party.
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