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Metaphors for life: instead of Oprah’s running, let’s try farming!
“Life is just a bowl of cherries” proclaims one song. And that’s just one example of a metaphor for life. You can find plenty of other suggestions, from a box of chocolates to running (especially that it’s a marathon, not … Continue reading →
Posted in Farming, Just wondering
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Tagged acceptance, challenges, farming, inspiration, metaphor for life, running
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What’s your metaphor for life? According to Oprah, it’s running!
Yes, according to Oprah Winfrey, running is not only a good metaphor for life or an appropriate metaphor for life, it’s the greatest metaphor for life. For Oprah, who famously ran the Marine Corps Marathon back in 1994 (when she … Continue reading →
Posted in Just wondering, Running
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Tagged marathons, metaphor for life, Oprah Winfrey, running
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