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How often do you shift gears in life?

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

Two years ago we moved to Kentucky. Two years before that we moved to Wisconsin. Before that we lived in Massachusetts for a year and Missouri for twelve years. Every move was my idea, not... More »

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What would you most like to see changed in the world?

Posted on Oct 7th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

World peace. An end to poverty. Those are the easiest answers, and also the least likely. The change I want is a little smaller but so very important. I would like to see more respect... More »

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What would be the hardest thing to change about yourself?

Posted on Sep 30th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Change takes time with me, but it does happen. After five years of study and contemplation, I changed my religion. After marrying a man from Thailand, I tried to change my culture. (That was much... More »

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Have you successfully changed something about yourself?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Oh, yes. I've made quite a few successful changes. Eight years ago I began the transition from teaching to success as a writer. When I married, I learned to be a little less independent, and... More »

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Have you been unsuccessful at changing something?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Yes,with great frustration. I was teaching at a private high school. The school was small, with only about 30 students in grades 9-12, but full of potential. I dreamed of creating a world class high... More »

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What was the last risk you took?

Posted on May 6th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

When I was young, my risks were much more interesting--climbing trees, racing down country roads, traveling to rural areas in a third world country. But my most recent risk was submitting a short story to... More »

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When did you do the most growing up?

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

My most formative years were from ages 20 to 25, and there's a very simple reason for that. Until I was 20, I lived with my parents and little sisters. I didn't cook my own... More »

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What can you do right now to make a positive difference?

Posted on May 1st, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

What I did today helped me and also helped my family, though it seems insignificant. I rested. For the last two days, especially, I have been running, and I needed a day to relax. I... More »

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What question made the biggest impact on your life?

Posted on Dec 16th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

What do I believe to be the truth?

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What does Autumn mean to you?

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I never really liked autumn, which I call fall. The green leaves begin to die and fall away, leaving only the bare branches. The days and nights grow colder and the sun grows dimmer. Spring... More »

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