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Sharon Marie Buckler's avatar

Normal is a made up word to make people feel insecure.

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3musesmerge's avatar

Fascinating perspective Sharon.

Surely all of us have felt "abnormal" at points in our lives?

I continue to learn that the opposite of normal can be beautiful.

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Sharon Marie Buckler's avatar

Amen to that! It’s one of my least favorite words, normal. You must compare in order to use it.

Comparison is the thief of joy- Theodore Roosevelt

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Gail Boenning & Jay Armstrong's avatar

It can be a thief of joy... or an invitation to level up.

To everything there is a season?

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Karen DeBonis's avatar

So much food for thought inspired by Cathy's book!

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3musesmerge's avatar

I love stories and writers who nudge independent thinking.

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thank you both so much for having me as a guest. It was a pleasure speaking with you & I appreciate the opportunity to spread my message!

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3musesmerge's avatar

It was truly our pleasure.

I can't tell you how many times memories of our conversation have entered my thoughts since we spoke!

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Karen DeBonis's avatar

As always, this was a wonderful conversation. Jay--I love your sense of humor. Gail--you are an astute listener. Cathy--thanks for sharing your never-ending smile! As to Cathy's prompt, I don't know if I can top the spider/fly metaphor, but here's my thought: Often, we say "normal" when what we really mean is "common."

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3musesmerge's avatar

Thanks for your prompt reply Karen!

I love the spider/fly metaphor. 🕸

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3musesmerge's avatar

Normal is what we try to be until we find our SELF.

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