Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. "I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your masters house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts.” The pot said. The Water Bearer felt sorry for the … [Read more...]
Hope, Encouragement and the Parable of the Cracked Pot Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Earlier this evening I felt led to share the parable of the cracked pot with a group of my friends. The message of the cracked pot appeared to have a profound impact on several of my friends. I am not sure who is the … [Read more...]
Relationships, Conflict and Peace Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Yesterday evening, while meeting with a group of friends the discussion of relationships,conflict and peace was introduced. When the time came for me to share from my experience, strength and hope, these are some of the thoughts that I … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. I have been thinking about several quotes I have heard. I want to share those quotes with you. Let me know how they speak to you my friend. A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Chinese … [Read more...]
Being at Peace with Others and Myself Part 2
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Please read Part 1 for context. Thank you. "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." Step 10 of the 12 Steps. For more information please read my article,Traumatic Brain Injury — What Empowers Me to Go and Make it a good Day — On the Road to Healing — Empowerment — Part 10. I am so glad that I am encouraged -- when ever I am … [Read more...]