Author: trickyqueen
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They Call Me Lazy. I Call It Choosing Peace.
LIFE LESSONS Maybe “lazy” is just doing less of what doesn’t matter. Photo by Krists Luhaers on Unsplash What if everything we thought about laziness was a lie? Is laziness really about doing nothing? Or could it be about doing less of what drains us? They call me lazy: my close friends, my husband’s friends’ wives, and…
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My Secret Recipe Connected the Dots
My husband and daughter announced in unison: Mommy makes the best French toast in the world. duh…they have been around to only half of the world. I love their conviction though. Hiding my sneaky smile, I walk into the kitchen to get them both, another slice. They deserve it, don’t you think ? No matter how often…
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Push Beyond Your Limits
It is super easy Photo by Moose Photos on Pexels When the going gets tough, the tough get going. In my experience, the tough goes nowhere, but the journey strengthens us to get through it. The most difficult part of this process is continuing to push our limits even on the days, we run out of our…
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Sending Love to All the Special People
INSPIRATION Who walked into my life at the right time Photo by Konrad Hofmann on Unsplash On this Valentine’s Day, my heart is brimming with love, and I choose to direct it to new places, I have never sent before. Lots of love, and warmth to those who broke my heart and flipped my emotions, all for…
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Parenting makes life easy
No love is as fierce as the one between a mother and her child! Our bond is one of a kind, as we share unique traits that run in the bloodline. I am amazed at how my ten year old daughter aligns her thoughts to fit any situation. Her quick wits make me fall flat…
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What would you do mommy?
Alright, let’s play a game, I announced to my family. My daughter quickly kickstarted the game: Mommy, would you rather take off your clothes in a mall for $1000 or take $100 for doing nothing? I froze in my car seat. My heart skipped a few beats as my mind replayed the words “take off clothes”…
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A beautiful lesson, A life hack
Sitting in the middle seat of the aircraft between my daughter and son, I had no better option but to peek at the word puzzle my 10-year-old girl was trying to solve. It was the usual game involving words hidden in all directions: up, down, across, etc…As we moved from one page to another, I…
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What Makes You Stand Out?
The room filled with applause directed towards me as everyone stood up. The standing ovation lasted for a full twenty seconds. The charm of that space captivated me, leaving me startled. I captured the whole scene in my heart to keep it forever. Although my vanity wanted the moment to last a little longer. I…
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Sending love to all the wrong people
On this Valentine’s Day, my heart is brimming with love, and I choose to direct it to new places, embracing the transformative power of love and gratitude. Lots of love, and warmth to those who broke my heart and flipped my emotions, all for fun. Without you, I would never have known what it meant…
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My perspective transformed my life
At the bustling airport, the piping hot tea slipped from my hand and landed on my thighs. At first, I was filled with dread. However, in a few minutes, I reflected on the situation. I began to realise that things could have been much worse. Settling into my seat comfortably, with a half-burned leg, I…
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