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Joyce Shappee

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Searching for Courage

Joyce

I think for most of us, thinking about courage leads to people who do heroic things. First responders, firefighters, EMT’s or those who have associations with safety and security issues. As I sit back and ponder courage my thoughts broaden and begin to see the behavior in a more personal and intimate way. I think…

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Keeping the Power of Love in Front of You…

Joyce

Here are some words I wrote to myself to keep me focused on the importance of loving.  September 2022   The whole country is burning. All over there are extreme heat warnings and torrential rains. It’s a mess. It seems to me that we are all acting as if it’s just a part of life we…

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Searching For Inspiration

Joyce

Here’s somethings of inspiration to think about.   The world around us… not the people but the world. Nature. The flowers, the trees, the sea and  oceans. The power of the ocean as it ebbs and flows. The wind. Each formed continent. The persistence of nature as it adapts each day. The four seasons: autumn, winter,…

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Searching For A Sense Of Purpose… Meaning In Your Life

Joyce

Some of us are born with an intuitive sense of purpose. From a young age, knowing a goal or  direction that gives them satisfaction and a sense of self-worth. For most of us however, a  goal-given direction may not be as obvious. These folks are sometimes referred to as “jack of all trades, master of none”.  …

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Need a good laugh…

Joyce

Nothing feels quite like a good laugh. It feeds the soul, stretches our smile, and usually provides a “break” in the rhythm of our everyday lives. Every day life can be funnier than anything made up. So, I offer this picture.   Now, for some philosophical points about humor and laughter. There is lots to be…

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If You Need To Make A Big Decision…

Joyce

We all have times in our lives when we need to make big decisions. Again, I will turn to the process of “how” something gets done, not the decision itself. I have found that using my “gut instinct” can give a perspective of reality that using my brain may not. Using both is essential of…

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A Letter to Myself

Joyce

Happy seventy-fourth Birthday, Joyce. Try to remember that people love you in their own way. It’s the only way they can. It may be disappointing at times or feel disingenuous but it’s what they have to give. Take what you get from those who love you. Wear the remnants of that love as a warm…

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A Party Conversation

Joyce

Bursts of energy come to me, as I sit and listen to the story you tell. Eager to relate my thoughts I stifle my response. Instead, I take bits and pieces of your conversation into my heart. I understand that in this moment, I am here only to listen and bear witness. I look around…

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If You Feel lonely or Lost…

Joyce

Like most things in life, feeling lonely or lost is a choice. All be it, sometimes there is a reason for the loneliness or the loss; but it is a choice to stay in the feeling.

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