Truth and love. How do those ideas manifest themselves on a daily basis? Do they frame our days, or are they simply reminders that hang out there somewhere, waiting to be knocked about when things get rough?
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Truth and love. Do they cram themselves into our every movement, our every thought, our every action? Do we wear them on our sleeve, or bury them deep in our chest?
Truth and love. What about when deceit and hate smack us in the face and knock us down without offering a hand up? What then? Does the tyrant smirk and turn their back, not worried about us finding the strength to attack back?
They forget about my fire.
I am the one who is invincible.
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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October 2, 2019Really very nice Collection
Jennifer Wolfe
April 13, 2012Heather, just having my writing and Anne Lamott’s in the same breath is a huge compliment. Thank you.
Heather@ That Uncomfortable Itch
April 12, 2012So true. This post reminded me of the passages in an Anne Lemott book when she writes about all prayers boiling down to ‘please and and thank you.’ The big things are often so stunningly simple and often hard to grasp. Lovely post.
Susan Kane
March 23, 2012Good writing. Elicited quite a varied response!
Fear freezes us in place. I think of the deer that crossed our country roads at night. Have caught their eyes in the headlights. Frozen in fear.
Keep moving!
Jennifer Wolfe
April 13, 2012Thanks, Susan. You’re right-we can’t let fear keep us from moving forward.
momto8
March 22, 2012I enjoyed this post…and I think about this stuff a lot! I think the opposite of love is not hate, but fear.
and i know that despair is never from God.
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Good point, mom. Fear can absolutely stifle us and keep us from love, for sure. Thanks for following!
Momfever
March 21, 2012That’s beautiful. And it offers hope! Thank you.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012You’re welcome. Hope is often what keeps me going.
My Inner Chick
March 20, 2012***But when I despair, I think of the power of truth and love and know they are wrong.
I have won. **
You are a woman with Great Character. Xxx 🙂
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012I am humbled by your compliment. Thank you.
Michael Ann
March 20, 2012This was beautiful. I have always lived my life by truth and love. And when circumstances or people don’t fit into that, my life gets very out of wack. You can tell when truth and love are not in balance. Striving for both will make things right!
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Michael Ann, your words are so true. Out of whack is exactly right!
Christa
March 20, 2012oh this is beautiful
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Thank you, Christa!
Elisabeth Hirsch
March 20, 2012This is such an AMAZING post! WOW! I feel so much better after reading this. Thank you 🙂
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Oh, I’m so happy to hear that, Elisabeth! You’re welcome!
Dee
March 20, 2012Dear Jennifer, I found this post truly inspiring. I had just read Dr. Kathleen McCoy’s posting about living in the moment. Being aware. And then I came to yours. I think the Universe is speaking to me today through both of you. Peace.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Dee, I am so happy that everything came together for you…thank you!
Kenny
March 20, 2012Well said. Find power and courage where you can.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012So true, Kenny! Thank you!
brenda
March 20, 2012I LOVED this post. Perfect for me today. I am lost in that ‘wait and and wait zone’ and feeling unsettled. I know it’s part of the process (sending out query letters to agents etc) but it’s hard, the waiting. I was walking down Market Street (here in San Fran) today thinking how much this feels like being judged. I screamed (in my head) not to be negative. I reminded myself there is more in me and in life. Be still little one I said to myself. My heart back in my chest I smiled to the world and pushed myself to carry on. Thanks Jennifer, for reinforcing.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 23, 2012Thank you, Brenda. Waiting to be judged…not so much fun. Keep pushing yourself-you’re worth it!
Carla Karam
March 20, 2012WOW!! You have left me speechless… which I never thought possible. What a thought provoking post… Reminds us all of the important things in life… truth and love!! Blessings to you and yours.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 22, 2012Oh, I”m so glad you enjoyed the post, Carla. The quote certainly made me think, too.
Thomasina
March 20, 2012This was profound, I think like this. So much so, I named two of my girls Truth and Love. 🙂 I always have to take a deep breath and remember these very important truths. Thanks
Jennifer Wolfe
March 22, 2012Wow-that’s cool! They will have a wonderful base for their lives.
Susan
March 20, 2012It is all about truth and love in the end isn’t it? Just hard to remember sometimes, especially in times of despair.
Nice post.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 22, 2012Thank you, Susan. Yes, it can be hard to remember, but so important.