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Learning To Live With Loss – By AMY TEMPLE

Loss hurts so much.You talk to it constantly, begging it to go away, but it won’t listen.It is like a bully who just keeps taunting you, not giving a care about how you feel.There are days when you wake up and think, “Maybe I won’t cry as much or as hard”.  Or “Maybe I won’t have as many sad moments where I would give anything to have my loved one back”.  But no, those moments still…

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Discover The Purpose – By AMY TEMPLE

Sometimes, life can bring an event – or events – that can feel like a big slap across the face… It drops you to your knees, and you wonder how you are going to survive. Then you discover you already have. You have become bigger.  You have become better. For life isn’t filled with moments to destroy you… It is filled with moments to teach you. Also, please visit my website at: https://artemple.tumblr.com/

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See You At The Bridge Echo – By AMY TEMPLE

On September 8, my beloved dog Echo died at the age of 13. Fortunately, she didn’t suffer long and was able to pass peacefully at home with those who loved her. As you can imagine, this past week has been very difficult.    In between our tears, my family and I have been remembering our favorite memories of her. Here are a few of mine: Some mornings, Echo would come to my bedroom door, which…

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Enjoy The Journey – By AMY Temple

Life is not a competition on how much one can accomplish.It is not about living in worry, fear, or anxiety about what will happen in the next minute.It is about slowing down and soaking up as much as possible right where you are.The world is not going to end if you are not working 24/7. In fact…It’s going to look better.Much better. Also, please visit my website at: https://artemple.tumblr.com/

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