Author: Michelle Fairchild
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Fat Cow
Fat cow. I would say that most of the people I know wouldn’t dream of calling someone a fat cow. Saying something mean and hurtful like that just wouldn’t happen. While I don’t know Oprah Winfrey personally I would hedge a bet that she also wouldn’t dream of calling someone a fat cow. She is…
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The Greatest Gifts
(Message and Design by Kathy Davis) The Greatest Gifts May we break boundaries, tear down walls,and build on the foundation of goodness inside each of us. May we look past differences,gain understanding, and embrace acceptance. May we reach out to each other, rather than resist. May we be better stewards of the earth, protecting,nurturing and…
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What We Can Learn from Anger
Anger is an emotion that is often viewed as negative and in some religious circles as sinful even. Yet anger is a human emotion, just like fear, happiness and sadness. Should anger be suppressed or ignored? What do we do with this emotion? Let us consider a few individuals who are recognized for their contributions…
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The Dance of Fear
Overnight a light snow had painted a beautiful wintry scene. Driving my daughters to daycare I couldn’t help but smile at the snow covered trees and fields. I told the girls several times that it had snowed and to see how pretty everything looked. They oohed and aahed as two year olds will and said…
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Emotional Pits
Yesterday I had a choice to make. I could either choose to just observe my feelings in a situation that triggered old hurts in me and pushed my buttons or I could spiral on down into an emotional pit where I would undoubtedly beat myself up. Imagine a mosh pit. I’ve never been in one…
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Ripples
It feels as if I have been catapulted into a more authentic life within the last few months. Only I know the real truth is that I have slowly been working my way up a winding road, seeking and searching for purpose. One of the big, glaring, flashing neon red signs on the long and…
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