I was put on this earth as i am. That our cold self-righteous words could hurt you so. I was taught very young by those who came before me. There is fear in the hearts of those who would change you. Fear of the light that shines from you. Who gave it a brilliant and beautiful hue. And to those who would change you or send you away.

Ordinarily at this time of year I throw a fit about Thanksgiving Day shopping. 8211;when the idea is to spend time with people you love, expressing gratitude for the things you.

Lifestyle, geekery, fashion, film, fun, and adulting by Harper Yi. Learning to grow through acceptance and release is an ongoing thread for me. It is my favorite and least favorite lesson to learn. I am finite, my resources are limited, my situation is bigger than me. Not everything is in my hands. Situations that are inhospitable to me are not necessarily desolate. Sometimes life is a rainforest, teaming with greenery and an overwhelming amount of energy and growth all around you.

Start today! Five simple things you can do in 2014. Originally posted on Can You Relate? 1 Resolve to be generous with your time and money, but never ever give to charity. You can practically hear the sinews of humanity ripping apart when we think of people as charity cases. We scroll or stroll by and throw money at them.

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