“I’ve got nothing.” “Really? You have no response to all of that?” “No, I really don’t” The two brothers parted ways after a deep conversation about their childhood. The older brother was asking for some sense of validation on his childhood, which the younger brother could not provide. “I just don’t understand how he cannot […]
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Break the Patterns
The Inquisitive Squirrel
“How do you know all of this?” “Because that is what was taught to me.” “By whom?” “By the elders.” “Who taught them?” “Their elders.” “Who taught them?” “Honey, it all stems from the great book that our people have been studying for generations. You can read it for yourself if you would like.” That […]
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“I’m getting old and tired,” the tree said to the young sapling nearby. “I’m going to be the tallest, strongest, tree in the forest,” replied the sapling. The years ticked away as the old tree began to shed much of its bark, and lost many branches that dried up and withered away. The leaves sometimes […]
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“What’s this for?” the boy asked his father. “Just a little emergency money.” “You know I’m not going to need it.” “I know, but I would like you to have it.” “Thanks.” The boy then hugged his mother good-bye as she said, “Call me when you get there.” “I will.” The boy then shut the […]
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“I can do it” the young boy said to his father. “I know you can. I just don’t want to see you get hurt.” With that the father helped his son carry his school project from the car into his classroom. “Thanks dad, I can get it from here.” The father walked back to his […]
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“I am loved,” the young girl repeated over and over to herself. “I am loved,” her dad in the next room repeated to himself. The girl prepared for her day as she rolled out of bed. With her eyes still struggling to open, she repeated over and over her daily mantra, “I am loved.” Her […]
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