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Judgment Is Easy. Grace Is Hard.
“Thinking is difficult, that’s why so many people judge.” – Carl Jung Why are we so quick to judge others? Why do we form opinions with so little information, sometimes without knowing anything at all about the truth of a situation? In both small matters and major life events, the careless words of others can…
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The Quiet Struggle of Patience
Of all the virtues, patience might be the most misunderstood—and the hardest to practice. We often talk about it as a soft, saintly quality: the ability to wait calmly, to endure without complaint. But for many people, being patient isn’t about keeping their cool in a long grocery line. It’s a daily internal battle, one…
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Regrets? I’ve had a few
As I enter the final year of my fifties, two phrases seem to surface: “if only”, and “I wonder.” I recently ran into an old high school classmate, and we went through the usual catching-up rituals: how are the kids, receding hairlines, comparing aches and pains. Then he asked if I had regrets about choices…
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Unsung Heroes In Our Schools
As school students embrace their impending freedom, the onset of summer truly begins. In the hectic environment of a school, teachers and students often take center stage. They work from September to June to build rapport, create a community that is unique and special. It becomes ‘our place’. Throughout the daily hustle and bustle, students…
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Understanding Mental Health: The Invisible Struggle
The journey through mental health challenges is one that often feels isolating, misunderstood, and deeply personal. It is a path where words often fail, and emotions defy description. The weight of an invisible burden becomes a constant companion, leaving those affected grasping for ways to communicate their pain and longing for connection. Yet, amidst the…
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Medals from our children
With Father’s Day around the corner, my yearly reflection is in high gear. I have two sons, both grown and on their own. Of all the things I have been called in my life, Dad is by far the greatest. When my oldest son was seven years old, I was principal of a new school,…
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Decluttering
The optimist in me says Spring is indeed at hand. The object we call the sun seems to be making a regular appearance, and we can shed a layer or two of clothing. Bliss at its finest. However, one must always make room for caution as it is not unheard of for our geographic and…
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Reclaiming Myself
*Warning: This article contains reference to childhood sexual abuse. “Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.” – Queen Latifah In my previous article, “Time heals all wounds. Or does it?”, I shared how two significant events changed my life. Enduring prolonged sexual abuse during my formative years, then losing my only brother…
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Time heals all wounds… or does it?
*Warning: This article contains reference to childhood sexual abuse. We seem to have a love-hate relationship with time. When looking at a splendid sight, we say if only time could stand still. Time flies, yet the days drag. We say let the good times roll, and I can’t wait for Friday. My grandfather would lament…
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Perfectly Imperfect
Does one moment or event define us, make us who we are? No, it is every high, low, trouble and triumph. As the adage states, “none of us are as good as our best moment, or as bad as our worst.” We are imperfect creatures- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and communally. In all aspects of life,…
By George Sheppard
Candid ramblings on my life journey, managing mental wellness, the effects of trauma, and overcoming obstacles. A look at things that inspire us, what we stand for, the fight for social justice, and the inevitable curveballs life throws our way. Reflections and perspectives.
GUEST CONTRIBUTORS WANTED! Many of you have stories to tell, experiences and thoughts to share. I am hoping to have some guest contributors come forward. You can remain anonymous if you wish, and write about whatever you wish. Or, if you want to collaborate, we can do that. Reach out to me at sheppardlg1@gmail.com
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