Monthly Archives: March 2015

3/31/15–Growth

Posted on March 31, 2015 by thedailymonica

“Spring is the time for growth and growth is both beautiful and painful. I remember being a little child getting episodes of terrible leg pains laying in bed at night–the doctor said it was ‘growing pains’–sometimes it hurts to grow.  … Continue reading →

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3/30/15–Depth

Posted on March 31, 2015 by thedailymonica

“What lies in our own hidden depths? From the mud of self blooms a perfect flower.” ~Monica R. Ashbaugh, 3/30/15

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3/28/15–Get Dirty

Posted on March 28, 2015 by thedailymonica

“One of the greatest pleasures in life is to get dirty!” ~Monica R. Ashbaugh, 3/28/15

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3/27/15–Compassion

Posted on March 27, 2015 by thedailymonica

“Compassion doesn’t need to be saved and rationed. Compassion should be infinitely plentiful within us. We needn’t decide who or what is worthy of compassion, for all of life is worthy of compassion. Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall … Continue reading →

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3/26/15–We Become

Posted on March 26, 2015 by thedailymonica

“Surround yourself with peace, love, & beautiful flowers!” I’ve been thinking the last few days about life and people. We choose who we want to be. It may not always be conscious choices, but we are, nonetheless, making them. What … Continue reading →

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3/25/15–Anger, Hurt, My Old Friends

Posted on March 25, 2015 by thedailymonica

“Sometimes we sit with our anger and hurt too long. We breathe life into it, keeping it thriving and growing. We can’t move forward from past hurts because our pain becomes a comfort to us, like a bitter, old friend. … Continue reading →

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3/24/15–Flower Strength

Posted on March 24, 2015 by thedailymonica

“All the glory of life can be cradled by one springtime blossom; such is the strength of flowers.” ~Monica R. Ashbaugh, 3/23/15

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3/23/15–Be Kind

Posted on March 23, 2015 by thedailymonica

“In all dealings with each other, be kind. Sometimes in our society kindness is seen as a weakness, but radical kindness takes great courage, great humility, and great compassion. I think it is often ridiculed by people who find it … Continue reading →

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3/21/15–Knowledge

Posted on March 21, 2015 by thedailymonica

“We speak often of questing for knowledge, but sometimes, in stillness, knowledge finds us.” ~Monica R. Ashbaugh, 3/21/15

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3/20/15–Grandfather Spring

Posted on March 20, 2015 by thedailymonica

“Spring is the living bridge between death and rebirth, between slumber and awakening!” ~Monica R. Ashbaugh, 3/20/15 This is an old piece that I wrote almost 10 years ago.  I thought you might enjoy it. Grandfather Spring–A Tribute A Spring … Continue reading →

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