Monthly Archives: February 2013

I Like You Just the Way You Are – A Lesson from Mr. Rogers

Posted on February 22, 2013 by joanneeddy

“It’s you I like, It’s not the things you wear, It’s not the way you do your hair– But it’s you I like The way you are right now, The way down deep inside you– Not the things that hide … Continue reading →

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I’m Glad You’re Alive – On Affirmations and Literature

Posted on February 17, 2013 by joanneeddy

If you wanna hear my story, Then settle back and just sit tight, While I start reviewin’ The attitude of doin’ right! You’ve got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, Latch on to the affirmative and Don’t mess with … Continue reading →

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Learning to Wait – On Being Still

Posted on February 10, 2013 by joanneeddy

Learn to be still.. There are so many contradictions In all these messages we send (we keep asking) How do I get out of here Where do I fit in? Though the world is torn and shaken Even if your heart … Continue reading →

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Taking the Risk – On Writing and…Sending Query Letters

Posted on February 1, 2013 by joanneeddy

“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” Audre Lord I spent more than a … Continue reading →

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