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What is the point of it all?
March 6, 2012 By Sonia Thompson 2 Comments
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the meaning of life. Why am I here? In fact, why are any of us here? It is so easy to get caught up in life. And as I was going from day to day going through the motions of life, I found myself frequently wondering what… Continue Reading …
What are you willing to die for?
February 2, 2012 By Sonia Thompson 2 Comments
“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” – Nelson Mandela … Continue Reading …
Throw your hands up at me
January 25, 2012 By Sonia Thompson 1 Comment
Destiny’s Child’s Independent Women Part I has been the anthem of my life. I was raised to be independent, and I can largely say that I have lived my life that way. Things have been good, and I’ve learned the benefits of being largely self-sufficient. But recently I’ve been learning that while being independent can be… Continue Reading …
Who gets the best part of your day?
January 23, 2012 By Sonia Thompson Leave a Comment
Who gets the best part of your day? Is it you, your job, your kids, your television, something else? Over the last week or so, I’ve been getting up really early. For those of you who know me well – you read that right! Getting up early started as a result of adjusting back to… Continue Reading …
Why your safety net may really be killing you
January 17, 2012 By Sonia Thompson Leave a Comment
I’m beginning to think that safety nets are the enemy. Actually, in many cases safety nets, the very thing designed to protect you from disaster is the very thing that holds you back. Let me explain. Last month, I got back in the pool for the first time since my triathlon. As I started swimming,… Continue Reading …