"Fairness happens voluntarily. It never happens by control. People have to be free to make mistakes and learn from them. Otherwise, the system is not open and growth is not possible." ~ Paul Ferrini, I am the Door. I'm trying to get back to a regular schedule of posting with an inspirational quote on Fridays… Continue reading Instinctual
Tag: learning
Knowledge Masters Fear
Too bad the sky doesn't show the same captivating colors of dusk during times when the sun is high in the sky. Even a boring setting like the one depicted from my back patio can turn magical. Do you think you could explain what a sunset or sunrise looks like to someone who never experienced… Continue reading Knowledge Masters Fear
Things I Learned from my Refrigerator
Don't buy appliances from a company that is known to be struggling. Don't buy General Electric. It's good to buy an extended warranty on appliances (if it's from a company that's not struggling). It's good to have a spare refrigerator, even if it's small. Things will go wrong at the most inopportune time, like a… Continue reading Things I Learned from my Refrigerator
Curiosity, Challenge and Acceptance
I really don't know how to lie. It comes naturally for me to speak my truth, and yes, sometimes it gets me in trouble. On another note, I've admitted numerous times on my blog, I have trouble letting go of what I don't have control over. Stick with me, I plan to tie these two… Continue reading Curiosity, Challenge and Acceptance
Old Scars
We must remember the past, to learn what didn't work so we don't make the same mistakes. But, dwelling on the past or picking at scarred wounds will only recreate the very same scenarios that we were supposed to learn from in the first place. If we learn, grow and change, old scars can turn… Continue reading Old Scars
Philosophy Friday
It is important to understand that personal and spiritual transformation is not about trying to become someone new. Quite the opposite: It is about peeling away the layers of pain, the negative belief systems, and the ego-based fears that have hidden us from ourselves. That is what is changing about us: we are becoming more… Continue reading Philosophy Friday
Look Mom, No Casts!
I hadn't planned on a post today, but we got some great news at the doctor's office. As of today, my husband has been approved to remove the last cast from his foot (air boot) and walk with shoes. Yay! It may be blurry, but it's still clear that he's on his feet without a… Continue reading Look Mom, No Casts!
Wednesday Wisdom
What you discover on your own is always more exciting [and educational] than what someone else discovers for you—it’s like the difference between romantic love and an arranged marriage. ~ Terence Rafferty
Wednesday Wisdom
Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street ~ William Arthur Ward For more quotes, see my quotes page.
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