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My Other
Sometimes it’s hard to get in touch with our true essence… I’ve searched for you all my life. I saw your reflection in others whom I loved. I reached out for you, but they weren’t you. They were...
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Why Does It Matter?
Many people worldwide believe in reincarnation, the idea that the soul survives physical death and returns to another physical body. For those who believe in the immortality of the soul, the idea of...
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Thoughts for 2012
Change is upon us whether we like it or not. We can be proactive and make it easier on ourselves or we can continue to react with negativity and fear. We are seeing evidence of the change worldwide....
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Why Do You Write?
It seems that the “why” of writing has a lot to do with how one presents their work to the world. I took a closer look at this recently because I was feeling frustrated over initial rejections of an...
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Coping with the C-Word
Feel free to reblog or share this article in its entirety. Coping with the C-Word by Shirley P. Sorbello, MSW “The biopsy results showed cancer cells,” Dr. Wilson said to me matter-of-factly. I...
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Do You Live Your Truth?
“This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” —— Hamlet, Act 1, scene 3 These words of Polonius have stayed with me...
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Soul-Filled Moments
We came here to connect with, not disconnect from, our true selves. For some of us, this takes a lifetime; others seem to be born with a knowing that we are more than our physical body. Sadly, there...
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My First Interview as an Author
There are many mini-milestones in a writer’s journey. Marion Marchetto was kind enough to move me along to the next one when she recently asked me for an interview. Many thanks, Marion. Author...
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Photo Friday – Venice
A typical photo of lovely Venice. I literally had to pinch myself here to make sure I was totally aware of being in this famous, magnificent city…to know that this truly was the place that poets...
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Photo Friday – Ascona, Switzerland
Today’s peaceful photo was taken in Ascona, Switzerland. Ascona lies near Locarno along my favorite body of water, Lake Maggiore. It is a small town that attracts tourists and artists and has lots of...
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Friday’s Photos – Isola Bella
Isola Bella in Lake Maggiore, ItalyCopyright Shirley Sorbello 2006 My favorite place on earth is the island of Isola Bella in Lake Maggiore, near Stresa, Italy. I wrote about it HERE on this blog a...
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Magical Moments
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. – Unknown Sunset Beach, Cape May Point, NJCopyright 2014 Shirley Sorbello I returned a few days ago...
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Messages in Our Dreams
When we look forward to a peaceful night of rest, our sleep may be invaded by thoughts, feelings and experiences that appear in dreams. Is there meaning here for us? Based on my experience, I believe...
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There’s Still Magic at Cape May Point
Recently I spent a week in Cape May Point, New Jersey hoping to find the magic that I wrote about last year in Magical Moments. Although this trip with my daughter was just as fun and relaxing, I...
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Photo Friday- God’s Artistry
These beautiful sunsets that I can view from my front porch are some of the best things about living in my neighborhood. Watching the sun sinking below the trees with a glass of wine in my hand is a...
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Your Story Does Matter
I discovered the above metal plaque browsing through a shop in Punta Gorda, Florida back in April. It spoke to me so deeply that I knew I had to buy it and place it where I could see it often. It’s a...
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A Fall Escape
Last week, I was back on the road for a trip to Virginia—one last getaway before winter sets in. On the way, I stopped in Maryland on a lovely, warm day to visit fellow blogger, Robin, who was kind...
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Desiderata
Forty years ago, when I moved into my first apartment, I came across a beautiful plaque and purchased it for my new home. The wise words written upon it resonated with me from the moment I read them....
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Photo Friday – Virginia Beach Sunrise
The view of a sunrise from my hotel window in Virginia Beach, VA in November, 2015. So peaceful, isn’t it?
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December Rose
In memory of Joe As the icy breeze stripped the tattered petals from the bush, Your soul shed your tired body Leaving behind the painful experience of living. Like the December rose, you yielded to the...
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