December 19th, 2024 Royce Shook
In times of trial, we summon our might, Seeking the spark in the depths of the night.Memories rise like a soft, glowing flame,Whispering strength as they call out our name. Each resource, each image, forgotten but near,Leaps to our side, casting shadows of fear.This is the luck born of time well-prepared,A fullness of self from […]
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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 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 17th, 2024 Royce Shook
I’ve seen how much power kindness holds, especially during times of change. Retirement often brings new beginnings, but it can also come with significant transitions—shifting routines, changing roles, or even redefining relationships. It’s during these times that kindness becomes an anchor, offering stability and warmth not only to us but also to those we love. […]
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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 14th, 2024 Royce Shook
The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre highlights the most popular holiday scams so that you can recognize, reject, report and be merry. For more information go to this link: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedette/2021/11/holiday-fetes-eng.htm Counterfeit merchandise Counterfeiters can easily create […]
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December 13th, 2024 Royce Shook
During this holiday time, you may be thinking about what you can give to your grandchildren. I suggest that give them the gift of a positive outlook on life and the gift of how you love the world. Teaching them to learn to love the world means that you teach them that they cannot be […]
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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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December 11th, 2024 Royce Shook
Every era, every culture, and every tradition carries its unique character—its strengths and weaknesses, its beauty and flaws. The age we live in is no different. We find ourselves grappling with challenges that seem to weigh heavily on our collective spirit, enduring certain struggles as inevitable and facing evils that demand change. Yet, history teaches […]
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December 10th, 2024 Royce Shook
For many, of us, retirement can lead to feelings of loneliness, especially if our loved ones live far away or as happens to young families, they become preoccupied with their own schedules. Here are some ideas on how to overcome these feelings. Scheduling visits with family or friends during the holiday season can create something […]
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