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“Why is it that people would sooner make you feel small in order to feel big by comparison when if they reached a little higher it would actually make them grow big in the effort?”
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“It is hard not to envy.
So dreadfully hard.
Within my sight, within my reach, my senses are bathed in what I wish for, coveting the tiniest taste of what I know is not mine.
Turn away.
Do not be jealous.
It is hard not to envy.”
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“If you love someone, support his or her passion. Be the crazy, devoted, love-sick, number-one fan that sustains him or her through times of disappointment and doubt.”
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“It doesn’t seem like Christmas.
I cannot say just why.
I see the gifts and mistletoe and
snowflakes falling from the sky.
It doesn’t feel like Christmas.
Though snow is on the ground.
I watch old Rudolph, Frosty too.
I serve hot cocoa all around.
But still it doesn’t feel like Christmastime.
There’s something missing,
something more sublime.
My heart tells me this holiday
was meant to make me feel
something deeper,
something warm and real.
It doesn’t sound like Christmas.
The air is filled with noise.
I hear a thousand loud requests
yet see unhappy girls and boys.
It doesn’t feel like Christmas.
Though Santa’s on his way.
So why this dullness in my heart
as if it’s just another day?
It really doesn’t feel like Christmastime.
There’s something missing,
something more sublime.
My heart tells me this holiday
was meant to make me feel
something deeper,
something warm and real.
I close my eyes, I bow my head,
and drop down to my knees.
I talk to God and bear my soul.
At length, my spirit warms with peace.
It feels much more like Christmas.
My heart o’er flows with love.
I look at you through caring eyes,
the way God sees from up above.
It surely is like Christmas.
Good will pervades my soul.
For Christ was born in Bethlehem
to ransom all; my joy is full.
It’s starting now to feel like Christmastime.
My heart is new, my outlook more sublime.
I’ll love the world as God loves me
and practice charity.
Help and comfort, share with those in need,
and it will feel like Christmastime indeed.”
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“Not everyone will like you or take the time to understand you. Some people lack the capacity. Don’t worry; it’s okay. Their acceptance or rejection doesn’t change your worth one bit. Hold your head up and live your life regardless, knowing not everyone is worthy of you.”
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“I am starting to understand that it is not my fault if someone refuses to accept me as I am. I love myself; I am not required to change. Not for anyone. Those who love me accept me as I am.”
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“There is monetary value,
and there is sentimental value.
You tell me which is worth more,
and I will tell you what your heart is made of.”
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“You matter.
How you feel matters.
What you say, do, and think matters.
It all matters.”
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“You are not a lesser human being. Darling, there is no such thing.”
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“Beauty and vanity are not twins, though at times one may mimic the other convincingly.”
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“A wish for a kiss
on St. Patrick’s Day!
Catch a leprechaun
but don’t let him run.
Nay, kiss him right away!”
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“How grateful is the troubled heart touched by mercy!”
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“When you first look at a woman, you are in fact blind to her beauty. The true beauty of a woman is revealed only after you get to know her.”
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“Know what your objective is. Anything that does not contribute to that objective is unnecessary; let those things go.”
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“You may think less of me for my bold acts, but it is that very trait that strengthens my self-esteem and enriches an otherwise stale existence.”
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“I can choose not to get angry.
I can choose not to take offense.
I can choose not to dwell on criticism.
I can choose to pay no heed to harsh words.
I can choose to ignore negativity and see positives.
I can choose to value my own opinion over those of naysayers.
Through it all, I can retain my good character and choose to be kind.”
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“Your choices and efforts, be they small or grand, mold and define who you are. Poor choices and minimal effort will result in the poorest version of you. Mediocre choices combined with doing just-enough-to-get-by will create a mediocre you. To be the best version of yourself, to reach your greater potential, make the very best choices possible. Put forth your highest efforts in everything. Be intentionally productive with the time you have. Work to do your best!”
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“You can blame everyone for your circumstances, but that will not change the fact that you still must live in them. Change does not come until you take responsibility for your choices and proceed to do something. You must make the change happen. You must do it. In truth, no one else is to blame if things fail to change.”
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“Choose the right.
Such a simple mantra.
Yet when adhered to, it makes all the difference. For it is through our choices—often the simplest of them—that complicated problems are either created or avoided.”
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“Your future self will either love you or hate you for the days you are presently living. Be wise. Be honest. Be kind. Be merciful. Be good. The consequences of your actions will matter in years to come to a much greater degree than you now comprehend.”
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“The ultimate feast! Turkey, dressing, pies, memories.
Laughter carries over squabbles and fleeting tears.
Game time, go! Heightened adrenaline; increased appetites.
Oh, the parade! Marching bands, floats and giant balloons.
Stuff the turkey, stuff your tummies! Eat up, eat more!
Thanksgiving joys shared with beloved family and friends.”
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“Oh, the wondrous places through which I wander:
woodlands, meadows, and green hillsides yonder.
I hike over mossy, meandering paths.
Dead branches serve nicely as walking staffs.
The sunset paints scenery crimson and gold.
Oh, wondrous nature dyed in colors bold.”
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“Have you ever been too old, too young, too big, too small, too smart, too dumb?
Have you ever been too fat, too thin, too shy, too loud, too slow to win?
Have you ever been too scared to try, too small to play, too young to die?
Have you ever been too weak to fight, too little yet, or not quite right?
Have you ever been too dark, too light, too black, too brown, too red, too white?
Have you ever been put off ’til last, the odd man out, the jerk they sassed?
Have you ever been the one black sheep, the naughty child, the nerdy geek?
Have you ever been the butt of jokes, the timid soul, the oddest folk?
Have you ever been left out of fun, forgotten when the day is done?
Have you ever been afraid to lose? Afraid to try? Afraid to choose?
Have you ever been too rich, too poor, too venturesome, or just a bore?
Have you ever had no clue at all? Nowhere to go? No one to call?
Have you ever been without a friend? Have you ever wished the day would end?
Have you ever had the biggest nose, the longest arms, the funny toes?
Have you ever had the flattest chest? Have you ever had the biggest breasts?
Have you ever prayed your luck would change? Have you ever felt your life was strange?
Have you ever wished for something more, or something less than what you were?
If you have ever felt this way, you're one of us I’m here to say.
We've all been there a time or two because we're human, me and you.
We've all felt different in some way because we are, and that’s okay.
We've all been hurt; we've all been scarred. That's life. And frankly, life is hard.”
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“An honest man won’t stoop to swindle,
thieve, or tell a lie.
Despite his need, despite the greed,
an honest man would rather die.
An honest man will seek out better,
higher roads to take.
Integrity and loyalty,
an honest man will ne’er forsake.”
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“Silence is my defense.
The protector whom I trust.
A sturdy shield,
A loyal safe-keeper,
A sentinel, impassable.
Silence is my refuge.
The shelter in which I hide.
A peaceful home,
A safe sanctuary,
A fortress, impenetrable.”
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“It’s okay to not be okay every hour of every day.
It’s alright to not be right every time you have a fight.
It’s just fine to not be fine every time you’re asked to shine.
It’s all good to not be good at everything you wish you could.”
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“I watched as he ignored the world
and focused on his hands.
He creased a simple paper plane
and dreamt of other lands.
I watched him reach to throw that plane
into the open sky.
A passing breeze upheld its wings
and made the paper fly.
I watched a pleasant smile control
his lips throughout the flight,
until the little paper plane
had floated out of sight.
I hoped to see him chase the plane
into the light of day.
Instead, he creased another one
and threw it too away.”
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“Father, oh Father, teach me to smile.
Grin in the mirror with me awhile.
Father, oh Father, teach me to jest.
Indulge my silly giggle requests.
Father, oh Father, teach me to say
thank you, excuse me, have a nice day.
Father, oh Father, teach me to learn.
Pass along wisdom. Foster concern.
Father, oh Father, teach me to serve.
Care for our neighbors while I observe.
Father, oh Father, teach me to love,
without exception like God above.
Father, oh Father, teach me to pray,
kneeling beside you at close of day.”
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“The summer sun welcomes me out
to sandy beaches with palm trees.
I am lulled by caressing rays
as warm as heavy, denim quilts.
The heat melts away distresses
from my muscles, from my thinking.
Entranced and contented, I bask
in the careless arms of sunshine.”
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“I love you, Mom.
___I love you more.
I love you to the moon!
___I love you to my core.”
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“A father’s success does not depend upon his ability to work and provide, to guard and protect, or to lecture and discipline.
A father’s success does not depend upon his ability to guide and govern, to instruct and demonstrate, or to remedy and repair.
A father’s success does not depend upon his ability to understand and relate, to adapt and change, or to entertain and play.
A father’s success does, however, greatly depend upon his ability to love and be loved.”
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“Battles of the hardest kind
Are never fought by hand.
They rage and fume inside the mind,
And slay the inner man.
Weapons that destroy a foe
Elicit fear and pain.
More violent is internal war
That ravages the brain.”
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“My hands.
Strong and callous.
They are industrious.
Grasping. Digging. Hauling. Shaping.
My tools.”
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“The handiest tools I ever gained
for mending the worst of days
were fashioned by my loving pa
through his praying, faithful ways.”
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“Things I love about spring are these:
Blooming flowers on fruit-bearing trees.
Fire-red tulips—their first reveal—
Followed by sun-yellow daffodils.
Trees acquiring new coats of green.
Natural waterfalls glistening.
The chirps and melodies of birds.
Throaty ribbits of frogs overheard.
A passing whiff of mint to smell,
Oregano and basil as well.
Colorful butterflies with wings.
Fuzzy, industrious bees that sting.
Sunlight waning late in the day.
Warm breezes causing willows to sway.
Most of all, a sense of things new,
Including budding feelings for you.”
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“Let her know you adore her.
Do not make her heart guess.
Boldly say how you love her.
Thy devotion confess.
Let her know you admire her,
All her talents and dreams.
Boldly reach for her fingers.
Gently slip on a ring.
Let her know that you need her,
As a lover and friend.
Boldly kneel and implore her,
To be yours ’til the end.”
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“Irish luck, aye, that I’ve got.
A four-leaf clover—aye, that too.
I’ll tell ye, lassie, what I’ve not,
A lucky Irish kiss from you!”
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“The boldest thing I ever did was turn to face my fear.
The boldest move I ever made was mimicking its sneer.
The boldest word I ever breathed while standing toe to toe,
Was formed by trembling lips that dared to snarl 'I said no!'”
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“You don’t believe in leprechauns.
A myth you say they be.
You don’t believe in pots-o-gold,
or four-leaf-clover tea.
You don’t believe the rainbow’s end
alights on treasured finds.
They are illusions meant for fools
you say ‘ave lost their minds.
You don’t believe in whispering
your wishes to the wind,
where on St. Patrick’s holiday
they blow t’wards Ireland.
You don’t believe in magic spells
or longings coming true.
Yet, head-to-toe you dress in green
on Patty’s Day, you do.”
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“If you are having a hard time sorting through your emotions, perhaps you are spending too much time thinking about yourself and not enough time thinking about… well, everyone else.”
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“While observing a breeze dance over a patch of dandelions that had gone to seed, I realized how easily delicate things succumbed to the wind. I became suddenly aware that my emotions are affected in the same way by every minor gust of sentiment.”
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“MOTHERS
Measuring
Out
Their
Highest
Efforts
Rearing
Souls”
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“Humility is a rare yet valued accessory that looks good on everyone.”
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“Love. Gratitude. Humility. Service.
Do these look familiar?
Combined, they are the recipe for happiness.”
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“Praying is admitting you don’t got this, but you know God does.”
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“I know it makes no sense, but believe me it is true: to be soft is to be strong, to be humble is to be great, and to be generous is to be wealthy.”
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“The Lord loves it when we try. He loves it when we sacrifice for what we want. Why? Because those honest attempts reveal our true character and make bare our heart’s deepest desires.”
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“Oh sun! Fervid sun!
You welcome me with summer.
Drench me in your rays.”
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“Cheating, disloyalty, unfaithfulness—they start out as little things justified by clever reasonings of the brain, but never do they fully convince the knowing heart.”
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“One final thing,” my older version said. He put a hand on my shoulder, touching me for the first time. “Do us both a favor and remember that people are more important.”
I scrunched my eyes with uncertainty. “More important than what?”
“More important… period. More important than pride. More important than ego. More important than being right or being first or being the best. More important than a job, a salary, a want, a desire. The people in your life are more important, son. Remember that. Promise me you will always remember that.”
“Okay,” I nodded, “I’ll remember.”
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