. . . many of us inhibit our capacity for growth because the culture encourages us to live … - Joan Anderson

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The ordinary man with extraordinary power is the chief danger for mankind - not the fiend or the sadist.

Joan Anderson

. . . many of us inhibit our capacity for growth because the culture encourages us to live lives of uniformity. We stall, deny, ignore the ensuing crisis because of confusion, malaise, and yes, even propriety.

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We are born to be ourselves-in need of upgrading the gene-to look back again and again and befriend the person we once intended to become.

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We can all be angels to one another. We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone's plea. You have a part to play. Have faith.

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We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abundant, and asking "Why angels?" would be like asking why there are thousands of varieties of trees or stars, when we could get along with so much less. God Himself told us many times that He was sending angels to love and care for us, so He is the one who brought them into our lives. Therefore, even if we don't understand their entire purpose, I vote that we pay attention to them.

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Why am I more cautious as I age instead of the other way around? I wonder if it's all tied in to failure. I tend to forget my gains and remember only the losses. The failures have piled up, wreaking havoc with my confidence until, as an adult, I've become afraid to take chances.

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When will I ever learn to accept what is given instead of always yearning for more? My lavish expectations too often tarnish my blessings.

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