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Witness to poverty….
Betty was a foster child when I met her. We were both 16. She believed that her foster family had taken her in only to help around the house. Who can say if that was the truth, but it may … Continue reading
Posted in poverty, reflections
Tagged choices, consequences, political philosophy, poverty, power, reflections, values
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Get involved – again and again….
On the wall in my favourite coffee shop is a sign that says, “Always hold firmly to the thought that each one of us can do something to bring some portion of misery to an end.” It moved me so … Continue reading
Posted in causes, community, education, personal power, Reflection, reflections, values, volunteer
Tagged choices, community, values, volunteer
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The ‘new normal’
Years ago, during my last therapy session with a well-known psychiatrist, I asked her if she had ever known a “normal” person. She looked puzzled, and slightly annoyed. “I mean someone who has no neuroses, no issues, needed no therapy?” … Continue reading
Posted in community, ignorance, Inclusion, judgment, reflections, values
Tagged choices, community, ignorance, inclusion, refledctions, values
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PERSONAL POWER…
When you buy a small appliance or any technological gadget – a computer, a cell phone etc – the instructions include a requirement to keep the packaging it arrived in. If I followed these instructions to the letter, I would … Continue reading
Posted in consciousness, personal power, Power, reflections
Tagged action, choices, political philosophy, power
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Quick adjustment
It didn’t take long to realize that three separate blogs were ridiculous, so I merged my “World Class City” with this blog, and here I am. There is only so much time in the day, and if I spend any … Continue reading
Posted in modern life, Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, choices, time, writing
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