Tag Archives: communication

I had to speak my mind

I saw two policemen on the corner when I returned home today. First thing I noticed, was that they were both short. It doesn’t make them less effective as cops, so my judgment/observation doesn’t matter. As I reached my front … Continue reading

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cold showers and comments

Why do people feel the need to comment and disagree about everything? Just because there is a comment section under a post, doesn’t mean you have to comment. Maybe I’m silly, but if I read something that I don’t agree … Continue reading

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THINK reminder

I posted this a few months ago, but I need this reminder. Before opening my mouth, emailing, or texting… I should THINK about what I am saying, and WHY. These guidelines are suitable for most situations. Not including when I … Continue reading

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Between the tree and me

Since Reiki training, I have taken daily walks in the park… inhaling fresh air and appreciating the beauty surrounding me… All of a sudden, I want to identify trees, bushes, flowers… is this a Dogwood Tree? Anyway, I used to take nature for granted, … Continue reading

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I won the Dragon’s Loyalty award! (Now I can leave my apartment…)

I don’t have as much time as I used to, so I’m behind with all the blogs I follow. This weekend I worked on award nominations and caught up a little AND discovered new ones… It’s spring-time in NYC and … Continue reading

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It is possible to find positivity on social media

I follow Chris Findley on Instagram because he has great style and shares positive messages. (Update: 688 likes in 40 minutes and counting… he’s more than just a pretty face.) Living Authentically.

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A Waschbär is not a squirrel and 2 quotes from Ernest Hemingway

“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway How annoying is it when someone is constantly interrupting you to finish your sentences? Have you ever been guilty of this? As much as it annoys me, I am … Continue reading

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some Banksy quotes to ponder…

“A lot of mothers will do anything for their children, except let them be themselves.” “Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a fucking sharp knife to it.” “A lot of people never use their initiative because no … Continue reading

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Tweets can be Sweet: the great work of Langston Hughes…

I’m still on the fence about social media… I deleted my Facebook account because I grew tired of the side-questions about everything I posted… (You didn’t tell me… what do you mean by… how did you afford… and the plethora of … Continue reading

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an immediate opportunity

I’m all about living authentically, right? A few hours after I posted on Monday, the universe presented me with an immediate opportunity to practice what I preach. I am holding mail for a friend, temporarily, but indefinitely. When he asked … Continue reading

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