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Who are you? When no one is watching? Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

You are never really alone. There is always . . . . yourself. Love yourself And you will never be . . . . alone. Read More

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To not know that you know not is tragedy Read More

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Poem / Religion and Spirituality

March 13, 2019

Reads: 61

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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The firefly's life consists of looking for love. Ain't that sweet? Ain't we all? Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

At times, it's all you can do. Hold on tight and ride it out. Read More

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The battle of ideas is fought every day of our lives. Some days it is fought with strangers. At other times with friends. But always with ourselves. Read More

Tags: society, philosophy, empathy, understanding, different

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

March 08, 2019

Reads: 67

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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We all thirst. Some for water. Others for knowledge. The misguided seek power. The man of integrity searches for peace. Read More

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Sometimes. It's all just. Too much. You're just so tired. You want to ...... Read More

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There are many decisions that are for you alone. The path you follow through life is one of these choices. Read More

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You know what needs to be done. Change yourself. Change your future. Make a difference to someone else. Read More

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Tags: stories, treasures, understanding, values, battle

We are already the past. The children are truly the future. The legacy we leave is today. Read More

Tags: children, philosophy, future, empathy, understanding

We are always looking for answers. Many remain just beyond our grasp. Never stop searching. Never stop believing. Read More

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We have never lived in yesterday. So too with an endless stream of tomorrows. Our lives are compressed into but a single day. And that day is today. Have a great day! Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

Essay / Religion and Spirituality

February 28, 2019

Reads: 48

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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The list of excuses is endless. If you are EVER going to get 'er done, it will have to be today. Because tomorrow never comes. Ever. It is always good to think about it. But sooner or later you have to do it. Doesn't matter what. DO IT! Do it… Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

February 28, 2019

Reads: 47

Shelves: 1

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We all say that we want it, and yet it is rare indeed the individual that experiences it. Are we looking hard enough? Is it 'their' fault? Or is it something within ourselves? Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

February 27, 2019

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Comments: 1

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We all have so many dreams. Riches, fame, love. What do you really want? What do you really need? I am a dreamer as well. Read More

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Tags: experience, understanding, knowledge

Essay / Editorial and Opinion

January 31, 2019

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Comments: 2

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There is a huge difference between Lonely and Alone. Lonely sometimes hurts. It doesn't have to but it often does. Alone is sometimes mistaken for lonely. It should not be. It is not. It is a magical place. Where you can find self, as well as peace. Join me in… Read More

Tags: life, philosophy, self, empathy, understanding

It's all about you? It is, and yet it's all about me too. We will never understand anyone else until we can find some understanding about what makes them tick. How do we do that? Empathy. Everybody has heard the word. Everybody thinks they know what it means. I'm not… Read More

Tags: philosophy, compassion, empathy, understanding

We need to find commonality and not the division that comes with the imperatives of groups. There is no freedom for groups, and there should be none. Freedom? Equality? Justice? It exists for all, or it exists for none. There really is no other way. Read it and see the… Read More

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Reality exists! At least I think it does. How would I know? Some say that we don't exist at all. How does that work? Am I fooling you? Or am I fooling myself? If I don't exist, then I guess I really couldn't care less. Whatever it is, make the… Read More

Tags: life, society, philosophy, understanding, sanity

Some of us long to relive memories. Others wish to dream of what may never be. But the only time that really matters, that actually exists, is only now, only today. Do not anticipate that tomorrow will bring success. Make it happen today. Because Tomorrow Will Never Come. To see… Read More

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We seem to embrace the concept of diversity. Unfortunately, we really don't know what it means. Fear and hate preclude true diversity or equality. Empathy and understanding is the only path. There are no shortcuts. Keep an open mind. To appreciate the cover image, Visit article on my website: https://lonecypressworkshop.com/2017/04/27/they-laugh-at-me/ Read More

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The human being is made up of many parts. One part could be in turmoil, while the other part is full of love. My poem. Read More

Tags: love, understanding, compassionate, peacefully

Short Story / Fantasy

December 30, 2018

Reads: 84

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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This is a bit from my Adventures In Erf. Read More

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Poem / Non-Fiction

November 20, 2018

Reads: 90

Comments: 2

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I've composed this poem of Thanksgiving for the original Native American people. Read More

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Quinn is the best quarter back in decades and Londyn is as some call her, "mute". When they are paired together for an English project Quinn discovers somethings about Londyn no one even knew...some she didn't even know. Read More

Tags: understanding, self-centered

Poem / Poetry

October 04, 2018

Reads: 64

Comments: 1

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Tags: helplessness, silence, perseverance, understanding

Essay / Other

September 03, 2018

Reads: 82

Shelves: 1

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when things get you down, remember you are not alone about those feelings. Read More

Tags: feelings, communication, understanding

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