Whenever conferring with another either face to face or across the miles—whether a human being, departed spirit, or sentient tree, always speak to the highest within them. It makes such a difference. Speaking to the highest within another being can have a deep impact on the interaction, regardless of whether it’s a human being, a departed […]
A friend I know is grieving, here is part of what he and I talked about the other day. I know that grief can be a heavy burden to carry. Losing a loved one is never easy, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed by the emotions that come with it. I want you to know […]
Death. The ultimate buzzkill. It’s like, one minute you’re sipping margaritas with your BFF, and the next, you’re sobbing uncontrollably because they’re no longer with you. Yeah, it’s a real party pooper. Death is a natural part of life, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. So, instead of trying to avoid it or pretend […]
Every few years, an advance in technology comes along that renders the previous technology obsolete. This cycle of innovation has happened countless times throughout history. For example, the steam engine revolutionized transportation, but eventually, cars and airplanes made train travel less essential. Later, the telegraph enabled relatively quick long-distance communication. However, the telephone’s advent rendered […]
A friend sent me the following and I am sharing it. But the sentiment in the poem is dark so I rewrote it with apologies to the original unknown author. CRABBY OLD MAN When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, it was believed that he had […]
Social anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. Some individuals may only suffer from a specific fear such as eating or drinking, speaking, or writing if others are around or watching. Some people have a fear or going to the bathroom in a public restroom. Other people are fearful in all social situations and are never comfortable. […]
I was sent the following quote the other week. “Those who achieve great things, defeat long odds, and become legends, don’t have anything you don’t have. They just kept showing up, expecting a miracle, long after everyone else got practical.” I thought it was a powerful and inspiring thought! Here is why Everyone has the […]
Choosing the right path for life isn’t always easy. We might run into problems and have to figure out what works best for us. Before we can make the decision to live life in retirement to the fullest, we need to take a good look at who we are and how we live. Finding the […]
When I was in high school one of my best friends was a musician with an older brother who became the father of a singer Diane Krall. I am not a big jazz fan, but I have followed her career with interest, even though I have lost contact with my high school friend. For those […]
What do you see, dear ones? What do you see? What are you thinking when you’re looking at me? A worker, a fighter, a hero of old, Who fought for rights, and a life to be told. Who marched in parades, and spoke out loud, For fair wages, and a better crowd. Who demanded freedom, […]
