Tag Archives: Fear

Doctor’s Visit

She hadn’t been to the doctor in years, Preferring the natural way. She looked him straight in the eyes and said, I’m just fine with surgery. You’ve waited too long, I’m sorry to say. Nothing can be done. You may … Continue reading

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Online Peculiarities

It’s weird how you looked at my profile again, when you never called Tuesday night, like you said you were going to. No hard feelings mind you, just a bit of curiosity. I remember my Vipasana teacher saying a few … Continue reading

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An Understanding

I guess I might have a chip on my shoulder too, if my father put a gun to his head on my eleventh birthday. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

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Face Your Fears

There was a large rat in my refrigerator last night…. in my dream. I think I know what it means. When I looked again, with a friend…. it wasn’t so big afterall. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016    

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Totems and Messages from the Other Side

~My Guides ~ Spirit Animals who came to me in my dreams on Saturday morning 3-19-16 Tiger ~ http://www.spirit-animals.com/tiger/ Dream with totem animals – Tiger and Polar Bear First there were dogs with me -wolves were coming towards us to … Continue reading

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Here Today. Here Tomorrow.

Hello big beautiful world! I’m sitting here in my purple Papasan chair in my bedroom.  I’m tired.  Woke up from a marathon sleep this morning with the sniffles.  I have a long long list of office work to-dos to do. … Continue reading

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Insecurity; A Frequent Visitor

He responded after all. Now what story will I tell myself? Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Trapped

Every night he screamed out in his sleep. “Mommy! Mommy!  Where are you?” “I’m right here sweetie.  Mommy’s right here.” He looked straight into my eyes, unable to see me.  The terrified cry came again. “Mommy!” Still trapped inside his … Continue reading

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Live with Ease ~ A Blessing

May you let go of anger, fear, and judgement, and allow peace, joy, and love to fill the body. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Growing Pangs (take 2)

The child who always wanted to grow up, When looking into the face of adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the child who is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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