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I Dare Every One of Us to Be Nicer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by terriponce

Just because someone else goads you on doesn’t mean you should stoop to that level. Just because someone calls you a name doesn’t mean you should call them a name right back.

It’s time for all of us to be nicer. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Shortcomings Is A Good Thing

Posted on August 24, 2014 by terriponce

I think most people look at shortcomings as a fault, something inside us that needs fixing. But, to me, shortcomings are really just a view into the stronger, better side of us. I sent the latest draft of Yesterday People, … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Control — it’s the hardest thing for me to do

Posted on July 27, 2014 by terriponce

Letting someone else do it their own way. Recognizing that perfect doesn’t exist. Understanding that no matter how much I try to change a situation, it may very well never change. I have a hard time giving up control. Well, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness – why it’s hard and how to make it easy

Posted on July 20, 2014 by terriponce

Forgiveness is a hard thing to define. Is it based on compassion? On letting go of revenge? On wanting to be right? On moving forward? Is it a combination of all these things, or something else entirely? One of the … Continue reading →

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