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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part 14

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Will S.

The “Stop on a dime.” idiom has lots of utility for this article, more so than Part 13. As much as we live our lives and try not to allow other people to rock our boat, there’s always a rotten … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part 13

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Will S.

The Life and Times of Jeffrey Collins, Part Two There’s an old idiom, Stop on a dime. It refers to the ability to stop instantly, even when moving very quickly. Well, life can change on you just as quickly: on … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing To Be Blessed: Part 12

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Will S.

Some of the most interesting conversations I ever have are with homeless men and women I encounter on the streets or on public transit in Washington, DC. Although I see many people act quite dismissive of them, I always find … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part Eleven

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Will S.

I’m a firm believer in the phrase, “What goes around comes around.” It’s just another way to talk about Karma, reaping what you sow, or the Golden Rule. However you slice it, I believe the things we give out into … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part X

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Will S.

It doesn’t take much to brighten someone’s day, and in doing so, it’s the quickest way to brighten your own day. That’s certainly true for me. Of course, you should already know this about me if you have been reading … Continue reading →

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Be a Blessing to Be Blessed: Part IX

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Will S.

One of the best ways to be a blessing to others is in how you live your life. That’s why I love the phrase, Be A Blessing to Be Blessed. Even when you don’t realize it, someone may be watching you … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part VIII

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Will S.

It was Friday morning, 16 October 2020. I was sitting on the train at the Shady Grove Metro Station. It’s the end of the line (or the beginning of the line depending on your optic). The train hadn’t yet departed … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Journal — Revisited

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Will S.

Several years ago, I kept a gratitude journal. I made entries daily of big but mostly little things for which I was grateful. I often focused on the little things because those are the ones I think we are quick … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing to Be Blessed: Part VII

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Will S.

~~ Making A Difference ~~ For the past eight years or so, I have kept a basket on my desk at work that looks a lot like this one. At any given time, there are probably 12-15 different types of … Continue reading →

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Be a Blessing to Be Blessed, Part VI

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Will S.

Doing the right thing for the wrong reason … People sometimes frown upon doing a good deed for the wrong reason. Generally I agree, particularly if you relish some sort of personal gain for your kindness. But, I believe that … Continue reading →

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