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Category Archives: boundaries
Always thank the pizza guy.
Writing makes you think about boundaries. How much to reveal. How much to hold back. Never mind writing. All it really takes to think about boundaries is living in the world with other people. Sometimes you want to talk to … Continue reading
Posted in boundaries, family, gratitude, inspiration, kindness, marriage
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Take your worries for a walk.
Sing your worries a song. Dance with them. Tell them a joke. Or bake them a pie. I love this idea. I mean, I totally love it. It’s the rarest of gifts: a brand new idea. At least it is … Continue reading
Posted in affirmation, boundaries, encouragement, gratitude, inspiration, kindness, peace of mind
Tagged #affirmation, #boundaries, #encouragement, #gratitude, #inspiration, #kindness, #shygirl
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the comfort zone
Don’t you love that phrase? Me, too. So reassuring to imagine that there’s a tangible place where you can feel comfortable. And comforted. The comfort zone. Where did that idea come from? About 30 seconds of online research taught me … Continue reading
