February 27, 2018
by PoWa
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A friend of mind recently made a good point that humility and curiosity go together. It takes some humility to admit you don’t already know everything, and not already knowing everything is prerequisite for the curiosity to learn more. When … Continue reading
January 10, 2018
by PoWa
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I apologize to my readers for being away from the blog for the past year. A great deal of my energy had to be diverted to pulling myself out and staying out of the depression caused by the results of … Continue reading
March 6, 2017
by PoWa
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As our freedom is being systematically dismantled day by day, I see people feeling too overwhelmed to participate in the resistance. I understand — I want to stay informed, I want to do all I can to fight for freedom, … Continue reading
January 16, 2017
by PoWa
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It started as dark smudge on the horizon. Most people didn’t even notice it. The warriors squinted and felt a sense of foreboding. It grew bigger with every passing week, until no one could ignore it. It was blacker than … Continue reading
December 12, 2016
by PoWa
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you look around at all that seems to be wrong with the world. It’s tempting to put your head back down and hope it will all go away… somehow. Here are some tips to … Continue reading
November 28, 2016
by PoWa
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I am Thankful … That I was born in an urban area and grew up next to people of all races, so that I know I don’t need to fear people who look different from me. That I have been … Continue reading
November 21, 2016
by PoWa
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“If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse Projection is a psychological process where we attribute qualities within ourselves to others . It’s a long recognized human emotional defense tactic of self-justification … Continue reading
November 14, 2016
by PoWa
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“Between stimulus and response there’s a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~Victor Frankl This is a really intense and emotional time in the USA. A … Continue reading
November 10, 2016
by PoWa
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Pramila Jayapal made history yesterday as the first woman elected to Washington’s 7th Congressional District, the first person of color elected to the Washington State Democratic Delegation, and the first South Asian woman ever elected to the U.S. House of … Continue reading
November 7, 2016
by PoWa
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Q. In every situation, there is clearly a protocol for accomplishing tasks most quickly and efficiently. Why am I the only person who can see this and get things done the right way the first time? ~ISTJ A. It is … Continue reading