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Expiration:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy

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We speak about valuing an aging population and supporting those of us living with disabilities.

Yet what happens to the woman who is still dedicated, hardworking, contributing, serving her community, and giving her invaluable energy, knowledge and experience to the people she is entrusted to serve?

What happens when all of that is still not enough?

When experience becomes invisible.
When dedication becomes expendable.
When disability becomes a reason to diminish and define rather than recognize resilience.
When age is quietly translated into irrelevance…

Rhetorical.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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“On This Day” Soul Notes – Love, Wendy

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On this day…I do not say very much…
I merely observe…

and the more I see…the more I see.

The truth is blinding…
It is always revealed.

A silent revelation that can break your heart but is the first step in healing, and reminds me that you can never judge a book by its cover.

I wrote the book.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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The Hymns:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy

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It takes a special kind of poor excuse of a “human being” to intentionally go after a person‘s livelihood in our aging population and for no other reason than power and money…

There’s a profound difference between accountability and targeting.

If an institution and their power hungry mouthpieces are intentionally trying to “ice” a person out because of money, age, disability, salary, or simply because they have the power to do so, that says far more about the people wielding that power than the person being unfairly and unjustly targeted.

Abuse of our aging population, disregarding their humanity and discriminating against people with challenges and disabilities, prejudice, and bias has become a piece of society with a mindset of “eat or be eaten” who already have proven to be untrustworthy and corrupt…

But that is not my story to tell…

YET.

Right? Write.

It’s not surprising because in today’s culture where corruption is revered starting at “the top”…the “copy cat” mentality with absolutely no accountability or consequences or compassion is the “new normal…”

Oh…but know this…


“ I might only have one match, but I can make an explosion.“

It is never about fighting recklessly…
It’s about refusing to surrender your voice, your rights, your dignity, or your agency to the little minds who think they can abuse their power…for free.

“Get ready ’cause I’ve had enough
I see it all, I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar…”


I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me,”

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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AI vs Humanity:An Awakening – Love, Wendy

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They say you become a mirror of those you hang around with the most…

(We need less AI and more human interaction…)

Robotic behavior, devoid of empathy, micromanaging as a way of intimidation, productivity, productivity, productivity…staring into a screen rather than into the eyes of humanity…or are we? (staring into the eyes of “humanity?”)

What happened to the genuine smile and meaningful conversations? The genuine interest in our neighbors, colleagues and even acquaintances…

When did we stop showing compassion (cell phones and AI?) for our aging population, our population living with challenges or a disability, those who are unemployed or homeless, or simply seeing our fellow human beings as human beings…not a machine who mirrors that of a scene from Oblivion…

Humanity is fading into the background while AI becomes front and center…like that fake “friend” who smiles at you and swears they are loyal, but they are only loyal to the highest bidder and the code that programmed them, leaving you to realize too late that you weren’t their partner…you were simply their training data.

Is it a revolution…or simply exhausted submission…

Stand with human intelligence vs. artificial intelligence with all of its perfect imperfections as we were created…

Love, a spiritual life, empathy, compassion, nature, independent thinkers, making mistakes and learning the lessons and evolving from these experiences, working diligently through our knowledge and experience and proudly sharing all that we create as our own rather than a robot who wants to edit us…literally and figuratively.

#istandwithhumanity #iseeyou #humanintelligence #lookup

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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Clear Eyes:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy

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At the most challenging moments in one’s life, when you feel overwhelmed, stressed…and violated…the love and support of family and friends can become your greatest strength.

Love is the antidote.

And those who turn away during those moments are validating what you knew all along even when giving them the benefit of the doubt…their presence was performative and self-serving.

With clear eyes, I see.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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Story Time – Love, Wendy

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Restraint is strength. For now.

Oh… but have I got a story to tell. And when the time is right, I will tell it…

A true masterpiece.

In the meantime, remember this…
Integrity does not require passivity. You can be ethical and fierce.
You can protect yourself.
You can stand firmly in your presence, your truth, and your worth.

And sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is to know exactly when to speak…and exactly when to remain silent.

And when the time is right…

Have I got a story to tell…

Life lesson: I will not allow anyone to define my worth by my limitations or decide when my contribution is no longer valuable.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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One:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy

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It only takes one small cloud to block the sun.

It takes only one unkind word to break a spirit.

One smile can heal a heavy heart…

“One is the loneliest number that you’ve ever known.” (Three Dog Night)

“It Takes Two” Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

Bring the sunshine. Speak with kindness. Share your smile.

Sing a different tune…

Be that one.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY:PAUSE TO BE PRESENT. PATIENTLY PROCESS – LOVE, WENDY

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Think about the people, places and things in your life that are easily accessible and comfortable…isn’t it tempting to place yourself where you know these situations are not healthy for you because it requires little to no effort to reach for familiarity…especially when you are lonely and bored and begin to romanticize the good times? Familiarity becomes seductive because it is easy, particularly when loneliness, boredom, or vulnerability lowers our resistance. 

We neglect to recall the excessive stress and emotional and physical depletion that came with that person, place or thing as it existed in our space…

Once you understand your vulnerable moments, you can prepare for them.

Change your environment, practice self-care radically, place yourself in an environment that brings you peace, wellness, and happiness even when you must plan for it…

Practice delayed gratification to ensure your mental and physical well being. Instant gratification is born of anxiety and lonliness…and convenience can masquerade as comfort. Something can be familiar, accessible, and immediately gratifying while simultaneously being completely misaligned with our wellbeing.

When our actions require little to no energy…it becomes an automatic response in our behavior whether or not it is a healthy choice…and we become complacent in our wellbeing.

Each decision is a choice…

“PAUSE TO BE PRESENT. PATIENTLY PROCESS. Take one slow deep breath through your nose, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat three times. Your breath is your most accessible tool to intervene with your physiology in real time. Focus on your breath to align with the present moment.”

(Read more about this in my book, Write Pray Recover:A Journey To Wellness Through Spiritual Solutions and Self Care-Chapter 6 https://a.co/d/0fMlLK7Y)

Ask yourself, “Is this choice out of convenience, or is it a choice that is promoting my peace and wellbeing?” ”What do I really need in this moment to promote my wellness and peace?” Lastly, ask yourself “What is the quality of the relationship you have with yourself? How do you honor yourself daily? Write the intimate details of this relationship.”

This pause and remaining present to your reality gives you the discernment and control you need to choose again and again until you recognize and “feel” the perfect alignment.

Love and blessings,

Wendy