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From Nothing To Something – A Painting

Alicia of Dirty Windshield — Thu, 23 May 2019 19:56:02 +0000

Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutesAs I come back from a few weeks hiatus, I’m sharing my thoughts on a painting I completed yesterday. From nothing, figuratively as I used materials, I created something. In short, honestly, this experience became a metaphor for the tasks we complete throughout life. A Painting On Sunday afternoon, my husband requested that I create […]

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We Only See What We Look For

Alicia of Dirty Windshield — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:33:48 +0000

Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutesThroughout life, we look for different things at different times. Each experience unique regardless of proximity. For any event, the number of observers dictates the number of possible perspectives. What We Look For We don’t all look for the same things. As a result, we do not see things the same way. If you look […]

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Try New Things – Commitments and Consequences

Alicia of Dirty Windshield — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:19:06 +0000

Approx. Reading Time: 5 minutesAs of late, all I want to do is try new things. This year, growth and skill improvement are on the forefront. So, I challenge myself daily to a rigorous set of learning and practice. Everything I focus on must align with my primary goals. Holding Myself Accountable Sometimes it seems like I decide not […]

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Self-Care – Putting “Me” First To Benefit All

Alicia of Dirty Windshield — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:57:15 +0000

Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutesWith poverty, disease, and hunger around the world, many day-to-day problems of average Americans seem like nothing in perspective. Our politicians, TV shows, media, schools, and companies keep us informed and concerned about the on-goings outside our respective realms. Consequently, some spend more time focused on what they cannot control rather than what they can. […]

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Be Accountable – Nine Habits For Personal Accountability

Alicia of Dirty Windshield — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:26:19 +0000

Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutesIn today’s society, we deem calling someone fat unacceptable, even the excessively obese. We see our friends and family members over-spending and under-saving, but we don’t say a word. Meanwhile, we let that one person who is always late waste our time. However, at one time, family and friends held each other accountable. And more […]

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