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Author: Roxanne
When Irritation Becomes a Mirror
I was once told that the things that irritate us about other people often reflect something unresolved within ourselves. At first, I resisted that idea. Surely the problem belonged to them, not me.
Where Common Ground is Found
After traveling around the world, I have come to realize that I am no different–no better and no worse–than anyone else. Every culture offers unique experiences, beliefs, traditions, and values
Stuffed to the Brim with the Things I Love
Have you ever had a week so stuffed to the brim that it felt like you didn’t even have time to breathe?
The Version of Me Only I Can See
Once in a while, I bump into the reality that my self-concept doesn’t quite match reality.
Try It Again: How encouragement can change everything
I watched as she started to sit down, discouraged. A friend in the crowd shouted, “Try it again.” She scanned the crowd and saw something different. The crowd in our section was ready. So, she
Finding Beauty in Life’s Messiest Places
One of the glass vases has become covered with hard water stains from constant refilling and evaporation. It leaves the vase cloudy and, honestly, a bit ugly. But in the middle of the mess, I disco
When the Towers Fall: What Are We Really Building?
My grandsons love to knock down a tower. I stack the blocks as fast as I can before they “boom” them down. Belly laughs echo through the room. Then I build again.
When Our Words & Actions Come Back to Us
Do you remember the old game of telephone? Messages start simple, then morphed as they passed from one person to the next.
One Glance, One Story, And I Got It Wrong
In choosing this, I change how I show up in the world. And perhaps, in small and quiet ways, that makes the world around me a kinder place.