September 13th, 2024 Royce Shook
The idea that each person in our lives is there for a reason, and that reason always has something to do with love, is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness and purpose of our relationships. When we think about the people in our lives, we often focus on the surface-level reasons why they’re there. We […]
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September 13th, 2024 Royce Shook
The idea that each person in our lives is there for a reason, and that reason always has something to do with love, is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness and purpose of our relationships. When we think about the people in our lives, we often focus on the surface-level reasons why they’re there. We […]
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September 12th, 2024 Royce Shook
The idea that there is silence at the center of each person, an untrammelled space where the inner voice grows free to speak, is a powerful reminder of the creative potential that lies within us all. The notion that this space expands in solitude is a testament to the importance of quiet contemplation and introspection […]
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September 11th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 10th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 9th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 8th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 7th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 6th, 2024 Royce Shook
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. […]
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September 5th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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