Tag Archives: Accomplishment

Writing Changes Things

Posted on January 22, 2015 by lightthelie

Why do I write?  The question has echoed in my head more than once, maybe you’ve heard the same? This question is healthy–sort of a reality check. Without a vision of where we’re heading it can be hard to see the … Continue reading →

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Rushing with Grace

Posted on October 15, 2014 by lightthelie

There are going to be days when we have to rush. We have to rush because of earlier choices we’ve made. We’ll watch the clock and wish for more time, but we’ll see it continue ticking away without a care … Continue reading →

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Not Just A Dream

Posted on October 9, 2014 by lightthelie

Earlier this week I drove by an empty lot with a for sale sign posted in the front. This lot has sat empty for 10 years due to the murder of two precious, beautiful, teenage girls. Two small crosses sit … Continue reading →

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by lightthelie

The question we are all asked as 5 year olds, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Maybe they ask us because “it’s cute.” Maybe they have all the best intentions in the world, but is there something more … Continue reading →

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When we can’t see what is waiting for us at the top.

Posted on September 22, 2014 by lightthelie

Life sometimes offers us amazing opportunities. Once in a lifetime chances, and we have the decision to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Often without hesitation we scream back at life ‘YES’ fully encouraged and ready to take on the journey before … Continue reading →

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Expectation, Expectation, Expectation, Who?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lightthelie

Why do we do what we do? The clothes we put on, the food we consume, the chores we do, the work we accomplish, and all of the extracurricular activities we take a part in. Is it to live a better life? Is … Continue reading →

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Suffocating while Just Getting By

Posted on September 16, 2014 by lightthelie

Wake up, tired. Just another day. Didn’t finish what needed to be done before bed. Stressed, hit the snooze button three times. Don’t want to wake up, but eventually do. Rushed to school or work, got there right on time. … Continue reading →

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