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nurturing “courage”
figuring out unfamiliar situations,
going new places,
taking chances on trying new activities
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And for my pockets?
“pocket cards”
“Pocket Perspectives”
encouragement….reassurance….nurturing independence
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More images and related ideas: to be independent, I might need to “Surprise Myself!”
Link to a “blank” fill-in-able “tally mark chart” to support the positives/independence. 
An example: my own categories on a chart:
And another “page” that supports this idea: at times, one may need “guts” to become more independent “One Gutsy Thing”
“Denali” cards: supporting independence and courage…made for kids at school….but good for me, too.
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It’s good to be happy….
and increasing independence supports that …
“standing on my own two feet”
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In addition,
increasing “individual” independence supports others, too…
it actually supports healthier and more positive relationships
and more balanced “interdependence”…
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(see interdependence in the “Rainforest”)
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Nurturing the awareness of….
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Connect with other Nurturing Thursday Posts, hosted on Becca Givens’ Blog, On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea
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Pocket Perspectives 
After my stroke standing on my own two feet is not taken for granted!
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Yes, whether literally or metaphorically….standing on one’s own two feet is very precious! Wishing you well in getting back on your own two feet…
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Better then I can stand on your two feet 😉
Really, it is a lovely thought.
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Hmmmmm….two more feet on top of these two????? Uh oh! 🙂
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What a conquering and empowering decision — “I choose to stand on my own in order to do/enjoy _________”! Thank you for sharing and linking to Nurturing Thursday. It is good to “see you”!
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Yes….initiative, indeed! I don’t seem to post as often on Pocket Perspectives these days, but really love the idea of, and participating in, Nurturing Thursdays… 🙂
( I’ve been VERY busy “nurturing” another blog I have… English for me,too….where I post materials I find or create that are helpful to people I’m helping with learning English….”nurturing” the confidence to speak English 🙂 )
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I am happy to see you whenever you are able to connect!
What is your other blog? I have a hard time dealing with one blog, much less two +! Bravo for you! ❤
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http://english4me2.com/ English4me2 ….. “a labor of love” ❤
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I can SEE why you are spending so much time in your second blog … a definite labor of love! 😀
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Lucky us…we have two feet to stand on! God bless…
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Yes, standing solidly on each of our two feet…sometimes I think I might balance better on 3 ! 🙂
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