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Committed

Posted on April 29, 2021 by swabby429

A fellow traveler–friend, Jorge, once said that when you want to become very good at doing something difficult you have to acknowledge how hard your path will be. You then have to begin putting it into practice as soon as … Continue reading →

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Completion

Posted on January 19, 2021 by swabby429

The feelings we enjoy when finishing a difficult task or reaching a goal are happy and joyful. They increase and solidify our evaluations of self-worth and personal strength. Perhaps you have graduated from school, or have received a promotion at … Continue reading →

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In The Long-Term

Posted on December 6, 2020 by swabby429

During the waning weeks of each year, I begin to mull over plans I made at the beginning of the current year plus possible resolutions that I can realistically fulfill during the next year. What haven’t I taken care of … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on August 2, 2020 by swabby429

When I searched the Web to confirm my definition of the word “legacy” is correct, the results prioritized the Subaru Legacy automobile. Such is the corporate power of utilizing search engine algorithms. I smiled at the thought that the legacy of … Continue reading →

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Progress In Life

Posted on June 28, 2020 by swabby429

Yesterday’s “Progress Report” post got me to thinking about personal progress that millions of people strive for each day. Each of us have individual dreams and goals. We plan for our and our families’ comfort and safety. Some of us … Continue reading →

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Lawn Mowing Visions

Posted on May 29, 2019 by swabby429

The task of mowing my yard takes a long time to complete. Besides mindfully guiding the mower back and forth to avoid missing swaths of plant growth, there’s not much else for me to do but think. Oddly enough, mowing … Continue reading →

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Manifestation

Posted on April 10, 2018 by swabby429

The nearly worn out guided meditation tape from my college friend Andy played in the cassette deck. I had stumbled across the tape earlier while searching for an old mixtape to play as background music. Andy was a proponent of … Continue reading →

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