Tag: confidence
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Miniature But Mighty
He was the youngest and newest one in his class. His outfit was big, but his resolve was huge. Ryken has been taking taekwondo for a few months, and I’m amazed at the force of his focus. He observes everything the instructor does and watches her three assistants carefully. I envy the depth of his […]
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If You Jump, Know Where You’ll Land
It had been on my bucket list for years. I didn’t want to do it alone, so I kept putting it off. Made excuses. Didn’t want to spend the money. Dear friends gave me a gift certificate for my birthday. I got to go skydiving. I have no idea why the idea of jumping from […]
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The Really Bad Four Letter Word
I’m not an overly fearful person. I’ve mastered the art of staying home alone at night without turning on every light in the house. I’m not fond of snakes, but I’ve held my share of them. I love crazy roller coasters and when planes take sudden dips due to turbulence. And dying isn’t a fear […]
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Out On A Limb
Sitting on the porch, drinking a cup of coffee, I was mesmerized by a squirrel in the tree. He was running–not walking–from branch to branch. Obviously a squirrel on a mission. But what was amazing was how far out on the limbs he would run. Right up to the tip. To the point where the […]
Tip of My Iceberg 