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JamesMichael
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0 posted 2007-01-12 01:04 AM


Taking The Initiative


I was raised by a Dad
that was controlling and
judgmental.   I took on
parts of his nature, through
osmosis I suppose, or perhaps
it was where I felt most comfortable.
Now I realize that he was wrong,
and I was wrong to follow his ways.
My desire is to stop being controlling
and judgmental and to be a man that
is forgiving, loving and accepting.
If your parents didn't give you
love and acceptance, then you won't
have any to give, unless you can see
where you are lacking, and are willing
to take the initiative to change.


JamesLee
12January
2007

  




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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2007-01-12 04:45 AM


James.... very insightful and wonderful words   RDB
exhale
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2 posted 2007-01-12 05:07 AM


Heartfelt and truthful.
What a wonderfully written piece.
*hugs*

passing shadows
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3 posted 2007-01-12 08:52 AM


good on you!
JL
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4 posted 2007-01-12 11:58 AM


"take the initiative to change"

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2007-01-12 05:22 PM


Thank you Roniece, exhale, passing shadows and JL for the nice responses.
I have been taking the initiative for quite a while now...and I have made some progress...it is a life time process...James

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