I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
I totally get not overdoing it, but dang, the older I get, the more I want to do!
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I agree! there is a definite urgency.
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👵🏼 🙂
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Hmm, this offers a lot of insight.
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Hard won. thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ.
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Pacing — what a key word. Beautiful image and thought, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne. Hadn’t heard it myself before ME
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❤ ❤ ❤
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When life has to be thought through, it is not taken for granted.
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That’s true.
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Oh yes, this is a big one for me. I’m only just now getting it. (How can that be?) Hence, “Save or Savor?” *wink*
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Lol. Fitting.
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This insight makes a lot of sense.
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Relearning it often. 😁
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🙂
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