Fixation
If we are fixated on what we want the end results to be, we will miss the lessons along the way. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Author: normabobb
Writing and sharing is my passion. I like to explore life through poetry and share my take on life's endless highs and lows.
Sleuth
People are not beholden to us, their business is theirs to keep. Sleuthing like a private detective into another’s life is unethical. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Worrying
Don’t allow the actions of others to agonize you. Your health is more important than petty annoyances. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Our Word
Our word mirrors who we are. If we are credible we will stand by our words, if we aren’t, our words like sinking sand, dissolve into nothingness as they are uttered. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Boundaries
We have to create boundaries in our lives. If we respect ourselves we won’t allow anyone to disrespect us. We are all equal regardless of our circumstances, past or present. As gatekeepers of our lives it is our job to cast out or prevent interlopers from entering our sanctuary. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
False Precepts
We know that this life will end regardless of how many years we live. In the meantime can we let other people live their lives without interference. If we couldn’t control our birth and we sure can’t change our ending, wouldn’t it benefit this earth and it’s inhabitants if we offer goodwill, peace, an end […]
Looking into the Mirror
Do we have the courage to look at ourselves in the mirror? Are we afraid of seeing our alter ego? Living a lie stymies our growth. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Pandering
We don’t have to pander to anyone. We carry within us the motherlode of this earth. We have the ability to make conscious choices. Time keeps moving. We can’t allow ourselves to be mired in the same situation morning, noon, and night. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Keep moving
Life is like farming. If the ground you are planting on isn’t yielding results leave it for greener pastures. Time is elusive, you have to be creative. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
Living
We arrived on this earth with everything we needed to thrive and survive. Our support system included family. Even though some of us lacked a loving environment in our formative years, the fact that we survived proves our resilience. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2021
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