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Fountain of Youth

Apr 30, 2013 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

“There is a fountain of youth: it is in your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn […]

Filed Under: Inspiration

This is Love

Apr 30, 2013 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

“This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally to take a step without […]

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The Greatest Lesson

Apr 15, 2013 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

“The greatest lesson is that the sacred is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one’s daily life, one’s neighbors, friends, and family, in one’s backyard.”-Abraham Maslow

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Never Doubt

Apr 15, 2013 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”-Margaret Mead

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Why I Say, NO MORE

Mar 13, 2013 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

In 1980 I was 17, the very age my middle child will turn on March 15. Seconds ago I watched as he disappeared through the front door, off to meet friends […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness Tagged With: Domestic Violence, Elin Stebbins Waldal, NO MORE DAY, NO MORE ORG, Relationship Abuse, Tornado Warning A Memoir of Teen Dating Violence and Its Effect on a Woman's Life

When Words Fail Me

Jan 15, 2013 By elinwaldal 1 Comment

For nearly a month words failed me. It was as if a light turned off inside of me on December 14, 2012 and for countless reasons I withdrew…I withdrew from […]

Filed Under: Healing from Trauma Tagged With: Depression, Healing, Writing

Missing

Jan 7, 2013 By elinwaldal 4 Comments

A protective wrap keeps the newspaper dry while it’s being delivered. But how do you keep it dry while it’s being read?”—John Dumas   When the news of the Sandy […]

Filed Under: Healing from Trauma Tagged With: Civility, Healing, manhood, Mass Shootings

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