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Notes from the Road

Honest writing on grief, faith, and walking beside people, from Joe McGarry.

Affirmation Reflection: There is Great Joy in the Little Things in Life affirmation Nov 20, 2023

There is great joy in the little things in life.

 Little things make me laugh and bring me great joy. Joyous events of great magnitude make me happy, of course, but the small events add up in life an...

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I Am Allowed To Cry affirmation grief Jun 26, 2023

I am allowed to cry.

 I know that crying can be good for me. I give myself permission to let my tears fall.

 Crying relieves my stress. My tears help to wash toxins and stress hormones out of my bod...

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I Successfully Manage My Anger With Relaxation Techniques affirmation Apr 27, 2023

I owe it to myself to manage my anger in acceptable ways to avoid regret. Although anger is a completely natural life process, what I do with that anger rests on my shoulders. 

Anger has tangible phy...

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I Take Pleasure In Solitude affirmation Mar 27, 2023

Spending time by myself is an excellent way to recharge my battery. I feel relaxed and energized whenever I have the opportunity to spend time alone. Solitude has many wonderful advantages. There are ...

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Meditation Helps Me To Set Intentions For Each Day affirmation Feb 23, 2023

Being present in each moment allows me to have days that are fulfilling. Conscious involvement in each thing that I do encourages positive decision making. When I meditate, it helps me to set my inten...

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