Category Archives: Nature & Grace Journal

Making peace with my imperfection

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Laura Thor

Like most of us, I fret about what’s ‘good enough’ far too often, and it costs me confidence and creativity. I can get rigidly addicted to the idea of how my efforts should turn out. Then I fail to give … Continue reading →

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The Bully is No Match for the God-Given Dignity Within You

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Laura Thor

Bullies fear those who show the tenderness that also lives in the bully, but in secret. The vulnerable, sensitive child scares the bully and makes him or her uncomfortable, because being around that child reminds the bully of what he … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is Still the Best Attitude

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Laura Thor

I find myself thinking about how easy it is to say “Thank you” since hearing Marcia Reece, author of The Marriage Mouse and owner of Impact, her marketing company for small to midsize companies and entrepreneurs. The other day at … Continue reading →

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When You Find Yourself in Liminal Space, Don’t Just Do Something; Stand There!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Laura Thor

A friend got the phone call from his wife while he was away on business. She had moved out of their home ‘for just a few months, for some time to think.’ My friend panicked, wondered if it meant ‘forever’, … Continue reading →

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