Tag Archives: The Wishing Map

Your Purpose

Posted on September 5, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: “The purpose of your life did not begin with you, and it will not end with you.” ~The Wishing Map

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Desire

Posted on September 4, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Ofjd125gk87 “Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For the mind of … Continue reading →

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Strangers in a Strange Land

Posted on February 28, 2021 by mitchteemley

Have you ever felt a sense of incompleteness, a longing for something beyond your earthly reach? ~The Wishing Map “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that … Continue reading →

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The Unknown

Posted on November 22, 2020 by mitchteemley

“Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about. I will strengthen you and uphold you with My strong right hand.” ~Isaiah 41:10 “There is nothing we fear and desire in such equal measure as the … Continue reading →

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The Wounds of a Friend

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are lies.” ~Proverbs 27:6 Is there someone who regularly disables your ego defense system, who knows the “unimproved” version of you and likes … Continue reading →

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Use Your Stories to Heal

Posted on June 23, 2020 by mitchteemley

In my fantasy novel The Wishing Map, a fierce impromptu battle breaks out between two groups of naims (gnomes) in the midst of a storytelling contest. One beloved old naim, Tuber, is fatally injured while trying to make peace. His … Continue reading →

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Courage is…

Posted on April 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Courage is the greatest of all weapons, but it’s also an invisible one. You don’t know whether you have it until you’re called upon to use it.” ~from The Wishing Map, Episode 103

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Choices

Posted on August 4, 2018 by mitchteemley

“You can’t control your fate by refusing to make choices! I didn’t discover my destiny until I faced my circumstances. I had to make hard, awful choices, choices I didn’t want to make. I made terrible mistakes, but that was … Continue reading →

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Your Purpose

Posted on September 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

“The purpose of your life did not begin with you, and it will not end with you.” ~from The Wishing Map

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Desire

Posted on September 2, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Desire is a flame that can light a lantern or burn down a house.” ~The Wishing Map

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