self-acceptance
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Christmas Wish #6
In this season,may you discover your own meaning. May you not be sucked inby the expectations of others.May it be (or not be)whatever it is (or is not) for you. Be silly, be joyfulbe withdrawn, be morose,be spiritual, be religious.Let… Continue reading
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Hanukkah Wish #5
May you love yourself…exactly as you are. Do not expect more of yourselfthan you expect of others. If you are kind to anyone this seasonlet it be you. Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Worth Celebrating
The fact that you exist–that you were createdand have lived life to this moment–is an astonishing grace,a miracle worth celebrating. Think of some way–this minute,this hour–to honor that amazing fact,to honor your amazing self. Text and image © 2012 by… Continue reading
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Kiss Me
"Kiss me," he said, "or I shall die,die of a battered heart." "Oh, please," she said. "Your drama putsthe cart before the horse.You shall not die; you'll just be sad;I've often trod this course.'I'll die! I'll swoon! The bucket kickwithout… Continue reading
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Go Within
"Go within." But I am afraid. "I would be too,given what you're likely to find." That's not helping. "Go within." Hold my hand,and I shall go. "I will,but I know from experience,that you will release itat soon as you realizethat… Continue reading
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Body Image
I feel fat today–unattractive, dumpy.Like those gray, formless cloud-lumps hanging over the foothills.Like that bulbous row of resource-sucking cottonwoods along the river.Like that annoying crow that caws, caws, caws to keep everyone away from its road-kill dinner. Text and image ©… Continue reading