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About me - Jamie Hebert

Since I am not exactly my favorite topic of conversation it is difficult to put this into words. First, I am a southern woman with all of the Cajun bells and whistles. I love beer and boudin, having friends and family over for laughs, and catchin' a nap after

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of suffering: 3 of 103
"How could a loving God allow this in your life?" Ever had to defend your faith based on your life circumstance? Of course you have. We all have. It is to be expected as a Christian. But, do we fully understand that as Christians we should learn to expect certain things in our walk and some of it will not be pleasant? Person... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Life lessons from a personal perspective: 10 of 151
Daily I am faced with the realization of how much I still have to learn. Almost forty and I am still learning who I am, who I want to become, and how to be satisfied with whatever situation I find myself in. I ponder my regrets. It could have been so different..."If only I had... " Life has a way of causing you to reflect. S... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Finding your life's purpose: 8 of 110
Have you ever wondered, "What am I doing here?" No, I don't mean when you forget what you were going into a room for. I mean, "Does my life have a meaning?" I have. I am now thirty eight and there are days I still wonder if I will ever find the true meaning of my life. It used to be a great source of disappointment and frust... More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Going to college while raising children: 2 of 15

If I live to be one hundred I will never forget the day I received my Bachelor's Degree. I graduated with Distinction from the University of Nevada at Reno. It has been almost three years now and still I look back with pride on that achievement. And, I will also never forget the enoumous effort put into making that achieveme... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Steps to self-discovery: 8 of 57
Random House Dictionary defines self as: a person or thing considered as a complete and separate individual. Do you know yourself? Do you consider yourself to be a complete and separate individual? If the answer is yes, you need to read no further. However, if the answer is no, or not exactly then read on. The following arti... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The struggles of a single parent: 9 of 51
Tears streaming from her soft blue eyes, she whispered, "Mom, you were the only one not there." It was her annual mother-daughter banquet and I was not able to attend. She was not angry. She was heartbroken. My heart fell and suddenly I couldn't swallow. How do I look into those beautiful blue eyes, swimming with tears, and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Spiritual awakening: Thoughts shared: 24 of 105
Quietly mesmerized by the balmy afternoon, I noticed the dainty purple leaves of my plum tree dancing. It would have gone unnoticed except their movement was the only evidence of a breeze. I did not feel anything. All was quiet. Still, the leaves danced. Tilting my head back, I closed my eyes and smiled, soaking in the seren... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-realization: 23 of 71
"She is coming into her own." "Finally, he is finding his place." "I have arrived." What do these three statements have in common? They are all reflections of where the individual is on a personal level and in comparison to otherts, of course. We are all at different stages of actualization and we measure our progress agains... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Recognizing the value of blessings: 3 of 8
It was one of those days. You know those days when you feel like Murphy's daughter. I was running late, it was raining, pouring down actually, I got lost and had to pull over in the rain and ask for directions only to find that I was only a block away and was heading in the right direction all along. I was irritated (to say ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experience of child abuse: 35 of 65
"She is such a happy child. She is always smiling." Those were the things my parents heard from the masses. The smile was a facade, distracting onlookers from the pain lying beneath the surface. Daily I felt it. It was there like a gaping hole in my soul causing me to ache and tremble. I learned that It was not safe to allow... More..