Tag Archives: self

Be Real

Posted on March 1, 2020 by mitchteemley

“She couldn’t tolerate lying from anyone, except, when absolutely necessary, herself.” ~The Wishing Map “The truth about lies is that first, it’s to fool others, and later it’s to fool yourself.” ~Mystqx Skye “You can fool yourself, you know. You’d … Continue reading →

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The Cross as a Way of Life

Posted on February 23, 2020 by mitchteemley

To die to self, to keep the old nature nailed to the cross, is such a battle, isn’t it? And yet in the end it turns out to be not just any battle but the battle. If we win this … Continue reading →

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Block Out the Noise

Posted on March 7, 2019 by mitchteemley

The traditional season of Lent has begun, a time of quietness, contemplation and repentance. In other words: truthfulness with oneself. How rare a thing that is in this “modern civilization” of ours. It’s also traditional to give up something for … Continue reading →

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Be Real

Posted on October 2, 2018 by mitchteemley

Be real. There’s a world full of people out there who’ve forgotten how. Be the person who shows them. Be you.

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Suffering for My Art?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

Many artists work in pencil, and they tend to prefer softer leads like a #1 or a #2. Architects, on the other hand, prefer harder leads like a #3 or a #4. Hmm. So, I decided to experiment with harder … Continue reading →

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Random Notes to Self

Posted on May 1, 2018 by mitchteemley

How chairs become soiled: Break eggs before new neighbors hatch: Don’t forget to re-cycle: Yard Sale: Possible deal on some used kids?Brains are handy. Get one. Keep priorities straight (Matthew 6:33) Oh, yeah, and this (duh):

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If I Could Just Fix Everyone…

Posted on April 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

              “To be good is noble, but to teach others to be good is nobler,          and less trouble.” ~Mark Twain “Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming … Continue reading →

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Yesterday…

Posted on December 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Chill October” (1870) by John Everett Millais

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My Self in Quotes

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If anyone would be my disciple, let them disown themselves, take up their cross daily and follow me. Anyone who tries to save their life will lose it, but anyone who loses their life for my sake will save it.”  … Continue reading →

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Obsession

Posted on September 3, 2017 by mitchteemley
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