“Great things are not
something accidental, but
must certainly be willed.”
–Vincent van Gogh
From THE LIFE RAFT:
Rise Above the Tides &
Rescue Your Dreams
by CJ Schepers
(launching late-June 2014)
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May 23, 2014, 2:04 pm
AMEN sister! And thank you for causing me use the dictionary for the word Vexation, I love it!
I’m going to use that word in 3 sentences today.
May 28, 2014, 1:50 am
Ha! I think we should MAKE UP 3 words every week! Pure Heart, CJ
May 23, 2014, 5:32 pm
Use the Pain… USE the pain! Yes, that’s always better to use it to be motivated, rather than getting swallowed up in it!
May 28, 2014, 1:50 am
Remind me if/when I forget. Pure Heart, CJ
May 24, 2014, 8:54 pm
AWESOME, CJ. And so inspiring. Thank you thank you thank you.
Love,
Sam
May 28, 2014, 1:51 am
Thank you, fairy godmother…
May 27, 2014, 4:15 pm
I’ve always preferred using the pain as a fuel to propel me through the rough times. It beats the powerlessness of allowing myself to be consumed by it. I don’t know whether that means I’m a survivor *because* of my pain or in spite of it, but either way, I am stronger for my challenges and live with the spirit of a phoenix–gaining more intensity, more joy and more happiness.
May 28, 2014, 1:53 am
Hmmm, interesting point you raise, Jenny. Chicken or egg? You’re waayyyy ahead of me! I guess just as a shadow is cast by a light, so is pain. Always love reading your posts. Pure Heart, CJ
It is a brilliantly written, informative and (a) fascinating read. Burke Strunsky’s ongoing faith in humanity and the criminal justice system is refreshing and his unwavering persistence in seeking justice for the victims of violent crimes serves to light a bright path on the very dark road to justice—and offers hope and inspiration to us all.
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