If you are on this planet with the rest of us There are moments when it feels like life has backed us into a corner. We face hardships, and yes, sometimes life honestly sucks. But just as rain clouds pass, so too do our trials. The sun emerges, shining it's brilliance on us. A reminder of our … [Read more...]
When Life Backs You Into a Corner
April 29, 2024 by Debra Oakland
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Fear Is The Highest Fence
April 30, 2021 by Debra Oakland
"Fear is the highest fence." - Dudley Nichols Mending one's fences - to strengthen or reestablish one's position by conciliation or negotiation. Being on the fence - uncommitted, neutral, and undecided. Walls create physical and mental barriers. Putting up fences and rushing to repair … [Read more...]
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If Not Us, Then Who, and When? What Have We Become?
August 31, 2020 by Debra Oakland
Who are we and what have we become? Bickering, arguing, judging and criticizing each other when we claim to be kind loving souls, completely undermines our mission. A dis-service to all life occurs when fear and anger enter stage right and begin directing the show. We are better than this and love … [Read more...]
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Perception or Reality?
January 31, 2017 by Debra Oakland
Perception or Reality? When we are confused, angry, defiant, and feeling like life is spinning out of our 'perceived' control, what can we do to feel better? The heart is the place to start. A little too Pollyanna for you? Trust me it's not. This is where your power lives and breathes. Everything in … [Read more...]
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Be An Exception – YOU Are Amazing!
May 9, 2012 by Debra Oakland
Be an exception to the rule. When we think and act for 'ourselves' with the attitude that as an individual our needs and wants may be different from the next person, life gets more joy-full. Copying other people to fit … [Read more...]
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