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Unburdened

She carried her hurts like a bag full of rocks and named it her hard knocks box.. It grew heavier and heavier as she traveled to and fro so one sunny day, she let them all go... Now she ambles lightly, at a much easier pace, without her rocks, there's room for grace

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David Kavanagh

Date: 7/23/2023 8:53:00 AM

I try empty that hard knocks box each day Nancy, but my problem, just as I think it’s empty it fills back up again, a bit like Sisyphus perhaps, I’m delighted though you seem to be winning the fight and lightening your load, excellently written, Cheers David

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/23/2023 1:31:00 PM

fyi I'm right there with you David and it's not my friends here. I realize that God puts all of us thru spiritual tests and mine seems to be challenging people who have anxiety, anger issues, etc. etc. Prayer is the only answer as some personalities are truly toxic.

Paul Bell

Date: 7/23/2023 1:07:00 AM

I think we should all do this, dump the rocks and get living.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/23/2023 1:32:00 PM

Hi Paul, absolutely right on here. It's often other people's baggage that gets me down unfortunately as I have a few very needy friends out there. Thanks for commenting.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/15/2023 9:55:00 AM

Very freeing Nancy! I like this :)

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/17/2023 4:14:00 PM

thanks Heidi. I appreciate your visit and hope you are doing well. Nancy

Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2023 9:58:00 PM

What a blessing it is to release those burdens. Love the write.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/14/2023 3:43:00 AM

thanks so much Eve. I appreciate your visit and taking the time to comment. God Bless you. Nancy