October 2009

Facebook Birthday…oops!

Thumbnail image for Facebook Birthday…oops! by Brooke Leigh Sheldon October 31, 2009

My friend’s birthday was Sunday. I saw a note about it on Facebook. I kept thinking about sending her a birthday message. I probably reminded myself 7 or 8 times in the week. But, truth be told, I still hadn’t by the time the day came. When the day was upon me, I came up [...]

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My Journey East of Eden

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At what age do we take responsibility for our actions? When do we become accountable for our decisions? I learned a critical life lesson when I decided to use John Steinbeck’s East of Eden for a class assignment. I was 15. I haven’t forgotten the book – or what it taught me about myself. Brooke [...]

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A Child’s Innocence

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A child is born a soft, beautiful innocent. Leaving forever their sleep of silence in the sensuous rhythms of the Sea of Nine, they will propel themselves ever forward. They look to us for safety. A child is born a moving, energetic force. Touching the air for the first time, their tender bodies shudder with [...]

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Reach out

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Reaching out when life is hurting can be the most frightening thought we can consider. We fear rejection. We fear disappointment. We fear silence. But, when pain engulfs our life, the smoke and flames can blind us to the exit labeled SOLUTION. Times such as these we need the eyes, heart, mind, and strong arms [...]

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Are you living on purpose?

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Are you living on purpose? It’s important to stay present in your life by living in the moment, but what are you doing with that moment? Are you living it or is it living you? Please share this story!

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Go on…pick a color! Any color!

Thumbnail image for Go on…pick a color! Any color! by Brooke Leigh Sheldon October 16, 2009

If you were to grab a box of colors and draw “you” what does it look like? Which color would catch you first? Where would you put the first mark? The left upper corner? The bottom right, toward the edge? Or, would you begin smack dab in the center of the sheet?! Is the image [...]

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The Calling

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The three of us wander aimlessly along the path next to Mission Creek in San Luis Obispo. Surrounded by the gracefully clumsy sounds of tumbling water and the flutter of October’s cool easy breeze ruffling leaves beside me, we amble. Smiling, I silently remind myself “if I don’t look where I’m going I’m gonna fall [...]

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Thank you, Father Damien

by Brooke Leigh Sheldon October 12, 2009

I am not Catholic. But, I am one who has already spent much of my life inspired by the life and work of Father Damien. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Father Damien, then I am honored to be the one to introduce you to this fine and noble man.

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The best you can do

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The best you can do Share the adventure of time spent together, of traditions that communicate kindness, care and consistent love that echoes through the years from generation to generation. Please share this story!

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Dragon Path

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Dragon Path Are you talking yourself into a quest for the treasure or for the dungeon? Please share this story!

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