Tag: freedom
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Freedom
I am speech, that others might know what you stand for, I am expression, that you might practice what resonates so deeply within you, I am tolerance, that you might have an opinion that differs, I am choice, that you might feel empowered to honor your needs, I am voice, that you might cast your…
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The Ladder
Women are… Our mothers, sisters, daughters, Grandmothers, aunts, nieces, Bosses, coworkers, employees, Lovers, friends, neighbors, Fellow humans. Not to be typecast, Pushed down or held back. Not to be manipulated, For another’s needs, Not to be objectified, For another’s pleasure, Not to be disrespected, For another’s amusement. Be careful the ones, You might think to…
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My Higher Power
In childhood, my belief in God was shaped by my parents and my church community. I attended Sunday School, listened to sermons, heard Bible stories. My understanding of faith was very black and white, boiled down in my mind to a set of rules to follow. Do that well, and God would be pleased, make…
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Lessons from an 8 year old
The little girl sat down across the table from me for her writing conference. “We have something in common,” she said, smiling at me. I couldn’t imagine what she might be thinking. Her dark hair and complexion were in direct contrast to my fair. Her 8 years to my 52. “We both have curly hair!”…
The Journey Inward 