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Nature

Posted on July 31, 2025 by msw blog

The mythologist Michael Meade writes that “nature does not make copies, only originals.”

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Houseguest

Posted on July 31, 2025 by msw blog

Ask before bringing a gift! I have everything I need. And I try to limit my consumption. To me, someone visiting is the gift. And yes ask before stripping the bed. I like being able to choose when to do … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough

Posted on July 30, 2025 by msw blog

You’re not going to break down, you’re going to BREAKTHROUGH. You’re not going to fail; you’re going to FULFILL. You’re not going to lose; you’re going to WIN. You don’t live by the expectation of others; you LIVE BY THE … Continue reading →

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Meditate

Posted on July 29, 2025 by msw blog

“Don’t meditate to find peace. Meditate to meet reality. By meeting reality, you’ll develop clarity and acceptance. With clarity and acceptance, you’ll soften the need to run from what is true. By softening the need to run, you’ll find stillness. … Continue reading →

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The Pride

Posted on July 29, 2025 by msw blog

The Pride (372 pages, 2005, fiction) by Wallace Ford. I know it’s what inside those counts, but I felt this book should have been leather bound, and the title written in gold leaf in a fancy script. The original cover … Continue reading →

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