Tag Archives: Self

Who is the Next Version of You?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by lightthelie

Take a look where you’ve been. Who you were. What is different about the person you are right now? Are you more patient? Do you spend your money differently? Do you think about your future more? Do you keep up … Continue reading →

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Stereotypes and School Rivalries

Posted on October 21, 2014 by lightthelie

We all know the cliques and the stereotypes that are attached to them. The band geeks, the Math nerds, the dumb jocks, the teacher’s pet, the English snobs, you’re well aware of them I’m sure. So this is not a post … Continue reading →

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You are not your Parent

Posted on September 29, 2014 by lightthelie

Parents are a mystery. As children we want to grow up to be just like them, and by our teenage years we want to be nothing like them. Eventually, Superman shows us his Kryptonite and “You’re just like your mom” becomes an … 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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What they really taught us in school.

Posted on September 10, 2014 by lightthelie

They say school taught us Humanities and Algebra, but we received much more. When our friend spread rumors about us, it completely broke our heart. Only to learn how to heal. We picked the pieces of our heart up and put them back together. … Continue reading →

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How Do We Get Back To Before?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by lightthelie

My daughter. When she’s having fun, she laughs. When she gets hurt, she cries. When she needs a hug, she finds one. When she’s hungry, she eats. When she’s tired, she sleeps. She’s one and she is more in tune … Continue reading →

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