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Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”
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Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”

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I have to think that this gives confirmation that the the great spirit is God. It makes me think how the native peoples treat everything as sacred. To me this confirms that.

If all things and parts of the world are sacred, we will be more responsible and accountable. I wish there weren’t so many ideas and practices that cause people to to disagree about anything.

I have always sought to look for the truth in my life. I think truth is indisputable to respect for all things and people. I think that the fact that we create conflict, violence, and division, is the original sin. That deceit is easy and harmful to our world.

Thoughts?

This morning
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This morning

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Sourdough toast with carrot hummus, spinach, chimichurri and Moringa.

I’m trying to do the right thing for my body. Turning sixty brings freedom from peer pressure and the satisfaction to do what’s best for me.

I don’t eat as much as I used to but I noticed I really love good food; food with taste, literally. Many « new «  foods are lacking taste.

My morning has to start with good food. My taste buds are so happy to anticipate the delicious breakfast that it influences my mood all day. Good food means a happy disposition.

creative · growth, self awareness, · parenting · rehabilitation

Plan to Create Success

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““But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Creative people tend to be more impulsive than most people. That’s our charm, grace, and character. Our biggest challenge in the life journey is harnessing that impulsive energy into discipline. I face this everyday. Of course it doesn’t help me to have a successful day if I don’t plan the day beforehand.

I find myself in the middle of a rip current that will keep pulling me away from my goals if I don’t structure my time. I’m thankful for this scripture that gives me direction. It’s true. I have started many projects without any plan of how much time I have to complete them.

I think for anyone who finds them self at the center of “the hearth” face the frustration that interruption brings. I have a choice; get upset and angry at all who infringe upon my time or plan my time ahead and restrategize when derailing occurs.

I am in control of how I react to frustration and interruptions that are unforeseen. My response and reaction influence my ability to make tomorrow better than today.

creative · growth, self awareness, · parenting

Almost Grown

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He will never know the pride and joy I feel when I watch him blow out the makeshift match-candles until it’s his turn. When he has his children, then he will know. But not yet.

I remember the birthday parties when he was little. I had to lead the group in the activities. Not anymore.

I listened as their conversation turned from Pokémon to voting. Through their words I was able to hold onto the boy and the man. Happy birthday Justin! May your boyhood sweetness make you a strong, sensitive man.

creative · disabilities · parenting · rehabilitation

New Ideas

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I’m glad when I meet different people. They come with different ways of knowing. Every nurse who has come to my family has been a blessing in learning.

I was struggling with the care of my son. He’s older. I’m older. A new nurse to us came with a day way of doing things for my son.

Imagine having some time to breathe and not worry about his bedtime routine. I always thought I have to bathe him and get him ready to sleep. As a person with Epilepsy, he needs more sleep and a routine that is pretty consistent.

Our new nurse suggested we let her get him to sleep. She gets him up in the morning and puts him in the bed before leaving. This was news for me. I thought, this makes sense.

We tried it. She put him in bed before her shift finished. He was asleep when she finished. I felt like I was given a gift. I was able to focus on dinner for my other children. I felt at peace focused on one thing. You know when someone gives you something you didn’t realize was what you were hoping for way down in the depths of your heart. Your body needed. Your heart and psyche needed. Peace and relaxation in my mind.

Blessing.