“Worrying…Empties Today Of Its Strength” – Corrie Ten Boom, German Death Camp Survivor

“Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”

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Cornelia “Corrie” ten Boom, Dutch woman who survived the German Ravensbruck concentration camp in World War II

“Our Present Thoughts Build Our Life Of Tomorrow…” – Siddhartha Buddha

Photograph from National Geographic

“My Family’s Gift Of Freedom…To Release The Past”

How free I feel today!

Today I accept your gift and gratitude encompasses my heart.

I was given the gift to release the past and celebrate the future.

My heart is rejoicing; my soul feels peaceful closure and forgiveness.

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I had a ceremony where I released stones into the ocean honoring freedom.

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I lit a candle and incense and offered a prayer of gratitude.

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My family has come through for me; their love affirmed.

I thank them for knowing that life is a balance of giving and receiving.

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I love you Mom and Dad

I look forward to the day when I can repay you in kind; to give back to “you”.

Today I accept your gift and gratitude encompasses my heart.

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Jennifer Miller

“We Must Be Willing To Let Go…”

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell (1904-1987)