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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.

A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
I post the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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Megan DiMaria
May 4, 20212 min read
Advice: Go ahead, make someone's day (and why you should)!
It costs nothing to show someone else kindness. We all know the world is harsh, so be kind! We never know what other people are dealing...
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Megan DiMaria
May 14, 20192 min read
Why authors (and everyone else) need to be on their best behavior
In today’s world, a careless word or Tweet can circle the globe faster than a shooting star can light up the heavens. We move in a...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 26, 20192 min read
Practice kindness, that forgotten virtue.
Did you know you have the power to change someone else's reality? Extend yourself and show kindness, either in word or deed. Your...
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Megan DiMaria
Jan 15, 20194 min read
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 40 years ago last Saturday? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Eight reasons why you should guard your words
Words have power. They can either wound or heal. Too often we forget about the power of words when we're deep in conversation or making...
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Megan DiMaria
Jan 16, 20184 min read
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 39 years ago last Saturday? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 14, 20173 min read
Tips for having a stress-free holiday season
Welcome to the 2017 holiday season. It's the most wonderful time of the year. Right? If so, then why are so many of us stressed and...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 17, 20172 min read
Want to know what your problem is?
I'm one of those folks who seem to be able to strike up unusual conversations with strangers. Today I was thinking about this encounter...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 22, 20171 min read
When a shared celestial experience eclipses our differences.
Did you experience it yesterday? No, I'm not talking about the eclipse—although that was pretty spectacular, wasn't it? I noticed it...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 1, 20172 min read
What's the best way react when you're scrutinized and found lacking?
I once read an article about famous Hollywood types who feel compelled throw around their celebrity to get their way. "Do you know who I...
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Megan DiMaria
May 2, 20173 min read
Prayers for strangers and hurting hearts
Who else prays for strangers? I can’t be the only one who prays for folks they don’t know. I’m pretty sensitive, and stories I hear prick...
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Megan DiMaria
Mar 14, 20171 min read
Are you kind to others?
Are you a door holder? Do you notice someone behind you and pause to pass off the door? I know, I know—you’re in a hurry. You’ve got...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 25, 20162 min read
Why you should extend grace and a second chance
Second chances. There comes a time when we all need one. After all, who’s perfect? Lately I’ve been thinking about second chances in...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 11, 20162 min read
How to make someone else's day (and you should)!
It costs nothing to show someone else a kindness. We all know the world is harsh, be kind! We never know what other people are dealing...
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