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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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Why being kind is good for you and others—especially now!
A moment please, and a word about biding your tongue and minding your manners. I think we've all lost patience with the world since...
Megan DiMaria
May 19, 20202 min read
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A pep talk for when it feels like you're not succeeding.
Do you ever feel like all your efforts to make your dream come true are for naught? Do you sometimes feel like you've done enough, tried...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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Writers, get your stubborn on!
See that tree? I came upon it on a hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire last fall. To me, that tree is the definition of...
Megan DiMaria
Mar 6, 20181 min read
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A Word of Encouragement for Writers
Friends, this is as much for me as for you. While you're here, take a moment, go to the main page of my blog, and find some encouragement...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 29, 20171 min read
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The Need for Grace and Second Chances, part two
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...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 15, 20172 min read
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The Need for Grace and Second Chances, part one
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...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 8, 20172 min read
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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...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 1, 20172 min read
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Do dreams expire?
Is it ever too late to pursue a dream? Can you ponder a dream for too long, and miss the opportunity for accomplishment? Consider the...
Megan DiMaria
May 9, 20172 min read
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The Truth about Defining Moments
Have you experienced a moment when when reality crystalizes and you finally KNOW a deep, personal truth? I’ve been thinking about...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 11, 20172 min read
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When challenges arise, what do YOU do?
When faced with a challenge, do you give up or persist? See that photo? It's of a hiking trial in Maroon Bells outside of Aspen,...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 21, 20171 min read
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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...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 25, 20162 min read
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