Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, [...]

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This particular piece is from my “adopted daughter” Diane Jensen, a very bright young adult who’s much more mature than her years would lead you to believe. It demonstrates the power of emotion, and the depth of pain. This is her description of the piece: “I’m going to put in two pieces I wrote … [...]

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Note: the author to this poem is, unfortunately, unknown.

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I miss my friend, and I’ve been thinking about her a lot lately. I miss her humor. I miss her wisdom. I miss her compassion. I miss her ability to shrug off the cynicisms of life. She was a unique individual unlike any other I’ve ever known - a free spirit - and I feel [...]

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