Earlier this week, I spoke at a GED graduation celebration. In addition to congratulating graduates, I always like to share some story or quote that will honor all that they’ve been through to accomplish their goals. You might not realize it, but the 4 tests required to pass the GED are very difficult. Preparing for…
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The Guard at the Gate
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” -John Steinbeck I am a creative, imaginative person who loves ideas.There have been many times in my life that I have had an amazing idea-the kind where you can’t sleep because you are so excited about it-and yet have hesitated in attempting…
Brave
BRAVE It takes courage to be weak. Confused by that statement? It’s understandable. Society so often teaches us that to be brave is not simply a matter of overcoming our fears, it’s refusing to acknowledge that we have them to begin with. We are told that being strong means that you “suck it up, walk…