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Andrea A. Atkinson-Perry

My Take on Life!
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“Eat, drink and be merry, as you never know what tomorrow brings.”

 

– N. J. Farquharson nee Roberts (1945-2009)

(My Mom)

“Never look back on your life and say if only I had, look back and say I did.”

 

– E. F. Atkinson (1945-2017)

(My Dad)

Latest Takes

Body and mind

…If the body can impact the mind, then surely the mind can impact the body. I believe many of us are walking around carrying thoughts, emotions, fears, stress, and negativity that quietly spread “sick” throughout our bodies without us even realizing it…

Shrinking and Unshrinking

…Shrinking is not always loud. Sometimes it’s subtle.  It’s the moment you choose not to share your idea because you know someone will dismiss it.  It’s when you downplay your achievements so others don’t feel uncomfortable…

Reading the Room

…There’s something powerful about the idea of “reading the room.” We say it so casually, as if it’s obvious. As if everyone can do it.  But what does it actually mean?…

Snooze and lose

…And so the message becomes clear: Don’t pause. Don’t hesitate. Don’t breathe too long. Because if you snooze… you lose. But lose what?..

If only

…the truth is, “if only” is not just a phrase, it is a burden. One that grows heavier the longer you carry it.
I have never liked saying, “If only I had…”