Monthly Archives: September 2014

#BlogElul 29: Return

Posted on September 24, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Return is an oddity in the context of Elul I don’t want to return to who I was before all my reflections and ponderings. I think of it instead as re-turn taking a … Continue reading →

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A List of Pointless Websites

Posted on September 24, 2014 by armsakimbobook

Originally posted on Bullsh!t Wiki:
Most of us spent an unfathomable amount of time on the internet and we try to spend it productively. However, we should reserve a portion of our time to laugh our butts off at…

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#BlogElul 28: Give

Posted on September 23, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              To give is to receive is a truth – not a truism – for me. My life is enriched by the act of giving my heart is healed and whole my soul connects … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 27: Intend

Posted on September 22, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Intention is powerful it requires action mindful attention a commitment more than a hope or an idle dream. My intent is a pledge a solemn vow to act. I intend this year to … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 26: Hope

Posted on September 21, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Prayer – 5775 Each new year begins with hope for endings of our harmful ways and beginnings of growth and return. For myself, I hope to stop hating myself to keep writing poetry … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 25: Begin

Posted on September 20, 2014 by armsakimbobook

Begin to end harmful behaviors toward others and my self. Begin to love my self and others with intention.   Begin to dare others and my self to act with kindness. Begin to change impatience in my self so I … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 24: End

Posted on September 19, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Endings are precursors of beginnings. Each school year must end before the next begins. Old habits need to die so we can grow and change. We end relationships that harm us to heal … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 23: Love

Posted on September 18, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Love is supposed to be easy we slip into a relationship and our lives are forever better. Fartik! (done!), as my father used to say. The truth is – it’s not the truth. … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 22: Dare

Posted on September 17, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Dare to be open Dare to reflect Dare to explore Dare to be vulnerable Dare to admit Dare to change. Open to possibilities Reflect honestly Explore where you went wrong Be vulnerable and … Continue reading →

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#BlogElul 21: Change

Posted on September 16, 2014 by armsakimbobook

              Change is a 24/7 thing A no-holds-barred thing A careful-what-you-wish-for thing A watch-for-it thing. Elul is double down time Change appears in our waking time Our daydreaming time Our REM sleep time If … Continue reading →

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