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Is your body like your home, or vice versa?

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Casual is the word. I live casually, comfortable with a little clutter and even a small dose of uncertainty. My bedroom reflects this. So does the way I dress. I never saw much use in spending... More »

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What makes a good conversation?

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

More than anything, a good conversation needs an equal measure of give and take. Toss in an interesting topic and an amicable atmosphere. Conversations with those ingredients never fail.

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How do you say no?

Posted on Sep 17th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

It used to be very hard for me to say no. I was the college student who belonged to so many clubs I had trouble keeping up with my classes. Later I was the working... More »

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If you could take the next month off, what would you do?

Posted on Sep 15th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

When I worked full-time (plus) and my kids were younger this was my greatest fantasy. What I would like is a month without obligations, along with no worries about money and a month for my... More »

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What role has forgiveness played in your life?

Posted on Sep 11th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

My husband and I have frequently debated this topic and I still cannot accept one part of his argument. He is willing to forgive someone even if they continue in their unkind behavior. This has... More »

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What do you like best about the night?

Posted on Aug 24th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Night time is my time. My mind becomes clearer. I'm relaxed and feeling free. Creative thoughts, difficult during the day, fly without restriction. Night time is so nice, so peaceful, so productive that often I... More »

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What nourishes your soul?

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Many things refresh me and renew my soul. When I was a teacher, certain movies helped me come back to life after a tough week. These ranged from Hook to My Fair Lady. If I had... More »

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What is it like to be listened to?

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

It's hard to remember how it feels because it hardly ever happens. I'm the mother of six boys and my husband and I have been married for 28 years. They are very used to the... More »

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What's the best thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

What I like the most about myself is probably also what I like the least. I am very stubborn, very determined. At its worst, this characteristic pushes me beyond even my own limits, to the... More »

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What's the hardest thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 21st, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I'm too stubborn. Recently, my stubborness went to far that it threatened my health and even my life. I'm still stubborn, even after that experience, but I'm trying to temper it just a little. My... More »

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