The Only One

Only one person

can know your heart...

so only one person

is capable

of being consulted

for advice

on what is in

your best interest.

Nothing else

is applicable.

Stand firm,

and know thy self.

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Used-to-be's

I was weak

needy

dependent

vulnerable

repressed

forgiving

naive...

but now

I am mighty

I was confused

but pain

contempt

abandonment

finally seared

my focus and

awareness

laser sharp

I disowned strength--

hidden behind fear

faith

hope

wishes

trust

turned cheeks

and charity...

but now

I am

resolute

and resilient

I am

guilty

of allowing

all that has

accosted me

but

I am

unyielding

now;

conscious

alert

secure

hardened

capable

I won't be fooled

again

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Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ...

Some incredible thoughts from an amazingly talented and insightful woman.

Hope you find it as moving and inspirational as I do! (Yes, I'm re-posting it!)

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"We Found Love"

Insanely beautiful version of this song!

Watch those smiles and just try and refrain from joining in!

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Temperance

The ability to do something

doesn't necessitate that it

should be done.

Wanting something

is not the same as

needing something.

Being able to afford things

doesn't mean we need

to buy them.

Pushing past attraction

and attachment....

see beyond the immediate

and the compelling.

Long-term care for

self over short-term

acquiescence to every desire

and excess.

Moderation,

self-control,

and impulse control

are valuable assets,

and components of

tremendous character.

It's not always healthy

to 'have' everything

we want,

or that is available.

(Even though that's

usually never

what we want to hear.)

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