Deprivation. A gift. It is what sparks the fire of our inborn resources, uncovers the internal wealth of creativity and curiosity that each of us has within. Perhaps, as families, as towns, and even as an entire country, we have cause to know that much more sharply these days than we ever have before. But [...]
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Why I Kissed Self-Esteem Goodbye
It’s a term you can’t avoid hearing in our culture: self-esteem. Think better of yourself. You deserve the best. Be confident in your abilities. If you believe you can do it, you can. For years I bought into it, too. Finding myself. Finding my worth. Loving myself despite my faults and the “ugly” things about [...]
Caution: Pray Before Opening
We pray before we eat. A physical thing. We pray before we commune with God. A spiritual thing. We pray before we respond to someone in anger or grief. An emotional thing. But I’m curious – does anyone pray before reading? The newspaper, a magazine, the novel on your bedside table, a textbook from school. [...]
Ashlee Willis, Author of Fantasy 