Pamela Leavey

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Day: October 29, 2013

Narrative Essay: The Day I Met John Kerry

The Day I Met John Kerry

On a cloudy and rainy day, I find myself reflecting on my life, searching for an experience that changed who I am in the world. I have had more than a few life-altering experiences in my 56, almost 57 years that have influenced my life in many profound ways. As a woman of many stories to tell, that all seem to intertwine in the narrative of my life, the one that stands in clear alignment when I map them all out, is the day I met John Kerry for the first time, ten years ago this month, September 2003.  For that day ultimately empowered me and changed my life in many ways. (more…)

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Daily Affirmation: To Be Empowered

Great Blue Heron Moving Forward ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013
Great Blue Heron Moving Forward ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013

To Be Empowered… I recognize that I am free of the past, it no longer has holds on my emotions or my life. I release the past that has caused me pain. I forgive myself my part in that pain. I embrace the memories of the past that bring me joy. I discard the attachment to the rest of my past. Every day is a new day. I am constantly moving forward.

~ Pamela J. Leavey

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