Tag: forgiveness
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A Simple Thank You.
Because who doesn’t want to feel appreciated? . . . I read Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project several years ago, during an extremely challenging year of teaching high school English. It was exactly what a burned-out, weary soul like me needed at the time. And, it’s pretty remarkable how many times I think of it;…
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On The Apology.
SnapDragon originally posted this on Wise & Shine, formerly known as Pointless Overthinking. . . . I’m sorry, yo. For a lot of little and not-so-little things. . . . I’m sorry for all the times I thought I knew better; I’m sorry for not realizing the limitations of my own world view. I’m sorry for…
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The Dirt.
Sometimes I just want to dig my hands in a fragrant, saturated soil. I want to feel the granules in my skin rivets; the cold mud seeping stories of the earth. Blood flows; Air circulates; Eyelashes stand guard. Hello. . . . SnapDragon is a writer, artist, and nighttime worrier. Follow Snippets of SnapDragon for…
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Dear Society.
Dear Society: I love you. Always remember that. We are in this together. And as your friend, I need to tell you a few things. . . (clears throat) . . . Dear Society: Please stop assuming the rules don’t apply to you. Every single one of us has places to be. Please stop spewing…
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Let’s Be Friends.
(Unless you’re a close-minded jerk. Then I’ll take a hard pass.) But I’m sure you’re cool, right? Hello, Dear Reader. Maybe you’re a follower, or maybe you’ve stumbled upon my cauldron of creative musings and are asking yourself just what this site is all about. What’s a SnapDragon? I am SnapDragon, friend. Allow me to…
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You First.
As I strolled through my old Philadelphia block, I ducked into the Starbucks for a reprieve from the summer heat. Not feeling up for an iced coffee (gasp!) I purchased a little bag of barbeque chips and settled in for a little morning read. Sam Harris today. As a lady contemplated her order at the…
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