Tag Archives: Choices

TODAY, I ASK MYSELF

Posted on May 1, 2025 by elainedanforth

Today.I ask myselfwhat I could dothat would, to me,be the most helpful? And if, possible,along a paththat will not beabsolutely hell-ful? Maybe it isor maybe is notthat looming monoliththat seems most obvious,obstructive,and most treacherous. If so,how might I move it,love … Continue reading →

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SEEKING THE POWER

Posted on April 1, 2025 by elainedanforth

In the now,hoping for the powerfitto thiskey (or not key)moment. . . Only in retrospectcan we knowwhich moments will be keyor not key,or, if now exactly know,at least have let cometo vaguely credible fruitiona fairly firm impressionand, yay, maybe even … Continue reading →

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THE INNOCENT YOU PLUCK

Posted on May 24, 2024 by elainedanforth

The innocent. . . You pluck that little,by some deemed beautiful,but in-your-face,takes-up-your-eyes,and shrinks your space,innocent looking,cropped up weed. . . cruel though it be,a wonder,the space freed in thee,and legion happy progenyto come, made possible by that one seed.

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LIFE LIKE NOBODY’S BIZ

Posted on March 10, 2024 by elainedanforth

Life ain’t alwaysso great that you could sayit’s going like nobody’s biz, but whatever happens,you may assessthatthat 21st Century phrase applies–“It is what it is.” And you can choose, at times to cry,but make sure, too, to laugh at times, … Continue reading →

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THE BETTER PART OF TRUST AND CONTROL

Posted on March 7, 2024 by elainedanforth

As an excuse for his worry, his drive tonail down every possible detail, to keep himself safe,he liked to quote Lenin:“Trust is good. Control is better.” It was always meant to be amusing,when he pulled out that pithy saying,and she … Continue reading →

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I KNOW IT’S NOT GOOD FOR ME

Posted on October 27, 2021 by elainedanforth

I know it’s not good for me,but I’ll havejust a little bit more,or take just a little bitmore time here– famous words,which,whilethey may notbe my last,do nothingto make a better,more loving,more satisfying,gratifyingand important pathfor me clear. Better perhapsto seeka welcoming … Continue reading →

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BETTER THAN PERFECTION

Posted on March 25, 2018 by elainedanforth

When it’s cold inside, but your people are inside, what are you going to do? When it’s colder still, outside, where highway traffic swiftly flies, and on light-clad body hair and goosebumps rise, while furled brows knit, and with spring … Continue reading →

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GIVE YOURSELF ALL THE CHOICES IN THE WORLD

Posted on July 20, 2014 by elainedanforth

Give yourself all the choices in the world. . . or at least, all the choices that you have, and as often as you can, decide for those that free your heart to sing. . . because, from there, you’re … Continue reading →

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CHOICES

Posted on June 22, 2014 by elainedanforth

Choices! So many choices! But only one life path to carve. . . So many curves and turns have little consequence. . . but some, by now I’ve learned, define the borders of so many of the floors we’ve yet … Continue reading →

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THE SONG OF YOUR INNER VOICE

Posted on August 25, 2013 by elainedanforth

When you hear your truest +++++inner voice, as it guides +++++each small and large life choice, it steers you in +++++your chosen path and shapes the contours +++++of your life. . . don’t let it +++++spout excuses, but have it … Continue reading →

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