On A Limb with Claudia

I was going to post today about my trip to California.
But after Monday, it seems more important to remind everyone of a couple facts:
1.  Everyone who left their money in the stock market during the ‘Great Depression’ did just fine.
2.  The ‘Great Depression’ was called that because people became Depressed.  In fact, people were so [...]

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“The important thing is this:
To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.”

–Charles Dubois
I’ve been through an experience that defies conversation.  I can only say that I know I see the chains with which I hold myself back.
This week, I’ll work to articulate where I was and what [...]

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Boy I missed these last week!  Did you?
After a week off, doesn’t your unconscious feel a little stuffy!?!  Let’s clear them out together!  Just leave your answers in the comments.
Here are our prompts created by Luna Nina:

Hearing ::
Aggression ::
Charged ::
Traveler ::
Hydrate ::
Detox ::
Qualify ::
Prison ::
Frontal ::
Pep talk ::

My answers:

Hearing :: Enabled
Aggression :: Passive
Charged :: with [...]

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
“Mom,” Jacob whispered.
He felt his mother near. Gradually, her face came into view.  Not her cancer ravaged face, but the face she wore when he was a very small boy.  Like a thirsty man, Jacob’s drank in her image.
“Mommy.”
“My [...]

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I have been on a quest this week - I’ll tell you all about it soon.  Pinky swear!
I’m driving today, Thursday.  With any luck, I’ll be home, harvesting honey and happy.  Yeah!

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What value does the past hold?
As a person who has spent a great deal of time digging around in my own past, and the pasts of others, I find myself wondering if the past matters at alll.
Why should we care if this person did this thing to that person?  Does it really matter?
Even if the [...]

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“Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.”
–H. Jackson Browne

Happy Monday!
I’m traveling this week - but will be in and out.  I hope you have a fabulous week!

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This video is a little less than 3 minutes long.
This is a little break in the Unconscious Mutterings. They aren’t released until Sunday, and I am traveling today. I will do them at my first opportunity. Pinky Swear!

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14

CHAPTER FIFTEEN
“Homeland Security is saying that we need to clear the street,” the Denver Police Chief said.  “That entire neighborhood is on top of the coal tunnels.  No one can get in so I don’t see why this is suddenly [...]

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In uncertain times, we need to get to the basics.
I was very touched by this poem today. (Thanks Robin Marie!)  I wanted to share it with you.
Thursday Thirteen #44 - Thirteen Ifs
If you keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt [...]

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