What more do I want?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap

This is one of those things I needed to see. And want to share. So beautifully simple. So helpful. A big cyber hug to all my cyber friends.

About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap

The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing. Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter) To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you. (photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
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39 Responses to What more do I want?

  2. Jean-Jacques says:
    August 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I love it, especially as a response to my reply to your comment on my latest poem, Every Season – has a reason – Excellent…!

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  3. Ruth Rainwater says:
    August 10, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Gratitude certainly changed my attitude. I am thankful every day that I began my Gratitude Journal blog well over 2 years ago, because once I was diagnosed with cancer, it helped me stay positive. I’m not sure I could have stayed this positive without it.

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    • The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
      August 10, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Ruth, I really appreciate what you wrote. It’s very powerful. And I understand it subjectively as well, being that I was stricken with life-changing Lyme Disease. Were it not for finding gratitude I don’t know what would have become of me. Such a simple thing, to stay positive, and so important for our well-being. A big cyber hug to you, my friend. ❤

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  4. Alison and Don says:
    August 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Thank you for shearing this ❤
    Alison
    xox

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    • The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
      August 10, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Happy to share this one. The “with minimal or no expectations” smacked me ‘tween the eyes. Boy has that been killing me. You two exemplify living this way, and working through the times when it isn’t all that easy. The words here, with this post I shared, fit well with how you two appear to live, walking the walk. Big hug to you both. ❤

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  5. seeker says:
    August 10, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    You picked a good one, Paulette. I follow his wisdom. Big Hugs and ❤ to you and the doggies.

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  6. natuurfreak says:
    August 10, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Love this message and wisddom Paulette.

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  7. Barbara says:
    August 10, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Great message Paulette. There are so many people hurting in the world today, when I look at my own life, I am grateful for what I have.
    The turning point for me was when my hubby was in ICU last December critically ill. As you can imagine, all sorts went through my mind. Thankfully, he survived but we both look at life very differently now, treasuring each and every day, and being thankful for what we have.

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  8. 2embracethelight says:
    August 11, 2014 at 3:36 am

    That us so beautiful. It is like honey on bread.
    Very sweet Pauline.
    With love
    Yisraela

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  10. littledogslaughed says:
    August 11, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you-this was a wonderful reminder of how gratitude lists can really give us perspective-

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  12. FlaHam says:
    August 12, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Paulette, those were special words for me, thank you for leading me to them. Take care, Bill

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  13. Clowie says:
    August 13, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    That’s a lovely message.

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  14. Lorna's Voice says:
    August 13, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    A very important reminder in this chaotic world. Thanks, Darlin’! 🙂

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  15. Sage says:
    August 14, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    So true. It’s easy to dwell on the here-and-now problems in our lives, but to take the time to reflect on the goodness that is and has been there, is what more of us need to do.

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  17. jbw0123 says:
    August 22, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you for a much-needed reminder.

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  18. Lucy says:
    August 24, 2014 at 12:10 am

    I really enjoyed reading this, such a fresh and wonderful reminder for me. Thanks so much for sharing, I do so appreciate you.

    Love and Light
    Lucy 🙂

    Reply

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