December 18th, 2024 Royce Shook
This is a time when forgiveness, love, and hope shine brightest, even amidst the challenges and uncertainties that life may bring. For many, it is a season filled with high expectations for the future, and while it can be joyful, it can also feel heavy for those who see only darkness ahead. Yet, this season […]
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December 18th, 2024 Royce Shook
This is a time when forgiveness, love, and hope shine brightest, even amidst the challenges and uncertainties that life may bring. For many, it is a season filled with high expectations for the future, and while it can be joyful, it can also feel heavy for those who see only darkness ahead. Yet, this season […]
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December 16th, 2024 Royce Shook
During the holidays, it’s easy for some people to feel disconnected or doubt their place in the world. But there’s something we can learn from dogs wagging their tails or cats purring, even when life hasn’t been kind to them. They seem to know deep down that they’re loved, needed, and capable of making a […]
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December 12th, 2024 Royce Shook
The holidays are coming up fast, and this should be a joyous time, and it is for many, but for some, it is not. Life events make it hard to keep ahead of the isolation, loneliness and sorrow that visit some of us during the holiday season. In times when the world feels weighed down […]
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October 30th, 2024 Royce Shook
My thoughts for the boomers still going strong after all these years. You know, they call us “The Elderly” ‘ but I think we deserve a better title. How about ‘The Time Travelers’? Born in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, we’ve lived through more decades than some people have lived through relationships. Yeah, I got […]
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October 26th, 2024 Royce Shook
“Life” is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after you. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well! Enjoy today! Do something fun! Be happy! Have a great day! Remember: · it is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and […]
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September 21st, 2024 Royce Shook
Indeed, perfect happiness often lies in the small, everyday moments, rather than grand events. Remember, happiness is not a destination, but a journey. It’s the accumulation of small, joyful moments that add up to a life well-lived. Just as a beautiful sunset is made up of individual rays of light, a grandchild’s giggle is a collection […]
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September 20th, 2024 Royce Shook
Smiling is not just a simple expression of joy; it can have profound effects on our well-being. Engaging in activities that induce smiling and laughter can stimulate positive emotions, which in turn may help improve cognitive function and memory. Research suggests that the act of smiling triggers the release of neuropeptides that work to fight […]
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September 19th, 2024 Royce Shook
I am a leader in a number of groups and I think it is important for the members of the group to be on the same page. Synchronizing a group’s mood is the process where members of a group tend to converge emotionally, often unconsciously. Smiling plays a significant role in this process. In a […]
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September 17th, 2024 Royce Shook
One notable study was conducted by Wayne State University in 2010. Researchers looked at baseball card photos of Major League players from 1952. They found that players who had genuine smiles in their photos lived an average of 7 years longer than those who didn’t smile. This study suggests that having a positive outlook, as […]
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