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About verawrites

Progress not perfection - that's my goal. Live and learn - that's my motto. I like to share bits of wisdom and glimmers of insight gleaned on my life journey of 50+ years. My hope is to encourage, perhaps inspire, fellow journeyers. Each of us has something to share. Let's be generous, gracious and compassionate with one another. I am blessed to be a blessing... so are you!

The problem with stuff (reblog: Rick Warren)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by verawrites

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need (Matt 6:33). I am not materialistic (though, yes, I do have too much stuff – see my previous post on Learning to live … Continue reading →

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What’s my motivation?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by verawrites

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Do actors still ask that question when rehearsing for a part? I have no idea. But this word – motivation – looms large in my vocabulary because it lies at the crux of my quest. I have been focusing too … Continue reading →

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The Examined Life (reblog)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by verawrites

I am working on a piece on this very subject – so imagine how delighted I was to discover Bill’s post at http://unshakablehope.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/the-examined-life-is-worth-living/ Read it, enjoy it, be inspired to act upon this reminder that it is our task, as followers of … Continue reading →

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Carrots, eggs and coffee – which one are you?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by verawrites

A young woman went to talk to her mother about her problems. She was overwhelmed, tired of fighting and struggling. No sooner was one problem solved, she said, than another arose. Her mother took her into the kitchen. She filled … Continue reading →

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One lovely blog award

Posted on July 15, 2013 by verawrites

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I confess to being woefully ‘out of it’ with things like this. Jess Kho graciously nominated me several days ago and I still have not responded in kind. When I read littlegirlstory’s blog I am always amazed and impressed – at … Continue reading →

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Eat Late, Sleep, Wake Up Fat

Posted on July 6, 2013 by verawrites

  You constantly think about it. Read about it. Talk about it. You shop for it, cook it, eat it, enjoy it, agonize over it. Sometimes you throw it away. You love it. Hate it. Want it. Need it. Wish … Continue reading →

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Moral Relativism

Posted on July 4, 2013 by verawrites

A man works in a small sporting goods store. One day, the owner comes to him and says that the inventory is out by $2,000. He accuses the employee of theft as he cannot imagine another reason for the discrepancy. … Continue reading →

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Learn to live with less…

Posted on June 29, 2013 by verawrites

Clutter, that is. I confess I am a bit of a pack rat. Ask anyone who helped me move. I paid a junk removal company $500 to haul off my trash as well as items that could be donated to … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer

Posted on June 25, 2013 by verawrites

June is almost over and, as I look back over the first half of the year, I feel a surreal sensation of time swirling down the drain like a fast emptying bath tub. Is it just me? Or is it … Continue reading →

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Who doesn’t want to think better?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by verawrites

If Albert Einstein used only 9.8% of his brain and the the average human uses 3% or 4% (according to http://www.wiki.answers.com) what is going on with the other 96% or 97%? I don’t know the answer to that and, rather … Continue reading →

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