lessons
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12 Life Lessons I Learned in 2017
Growth is painful, uncomfortable, and frustrating. It reveals the raw and aching part of us and demands our masks to fall so that we may accept who we truly are and what truly is. This is unpleasant and frightening but necessary because, without this kind of mental and physical suffering, we cannot grow. Deceit… Continue reading
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15 Lessons I’ve Learned about Writing So Far – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I’ve been writing for eighteen years now and publishing books for ten. Over the years I have learned so much. Sometimes it can be overwhelming as you’ll begin to feel as if you are always two steps behind. That’s how I’ve felt lately. There’s so much… Continue reading
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No Whining Wednesday – See the Lesson
Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you have 24 hours in which not to whine, complain, or criticize. If you’re new to this blog or new to this segment, please go HERE for our first day of the segment which explains in greater detail. Today’s quote comes from… Continue reading
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To Be Real
Real isn’t how you are made,’ said the Skin Horse. ‘It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.’ ‘Does it hurt?’ asked the Rabbit. ‘Sometimes,’ said the Skin Horse, for he was always… Continue reading
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7 Lessons I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Before I Started Writing
Originally posted on Sacha Black: When I first started writing, I was worse than a kid in a toy store. I wanted it ALL…NOW. I was desperate to be ‘good’ at writing. I didn’t want to just ‘be’ a writer, I wanted to Stephen King that shit. I was deluded. Not because of my dream, but… Continue reading
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Appreciation
One of my itty bitty’s (a nickname for the children I work with in the community) was upset to discover that their treat was not as exciting as those given to the other children. We had played a guessing game that utilized their spelling and vocabulary skills and they were now being rewarded as a… Continue reading
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