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It’s Not Personal

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Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary

It’s hard not to take personally someone else’s actions, responses and behaviors when they directly affect me. Intimacy is a tricky thing. For some of us it’s easier than for others. I’m doing my best to be transparent and authentic in all my relationships. I have to remember that while this is difficult for me, it may be very painful and stressful for someone else to feel that vulnerable. Allowing them space and understanding what they need to feel safe, helps me to realize it’s only about me if I make it that way.

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About the Author : Marlene

My passion has always been storytelling whether that involves writing or imagery. Following this passion, I built a 20-year career licensing my unique hand painted illustrations and product designs to renowned companies in the gift, paper, and home décor categories. My clients include Waterford Wedgwood, Tiffany & Co., George Caspari, Shurman Fine Papers, Block China, Simon & Schuster, Random House, Cartier, Shaw Living, Stephen Lawrence, and many more. To view samples of my artwork, just go to http://www.createdigitalart.com/designers/marlene.php. Now, my passion has taken me to blogging, compiling, and sharing stories of people who in their own small way have made a difference in someone’s life; stories that have the amazing ability to reawaken our senses to experience everything that is and can be good in the world and connect us with each other.

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