Everyone deserves to have, at the very least, first to have a good life. But some fall sick with diseases, lose loved ones, homes or money. But if you can reattach yourself to what joys you had at first, you may be able to regain your joy of living. We all go through hard times, … More Golden Rules to Live By
Want some pie? Am I getting older or what? As I sit and watch the TV advertisements of pizza with loads of cheese and fat filled meats (blocked heart arteries waiting to happen) on a pie crust with cheese built into the rim of the crust (more cholesterol), I realize how I used to eat … More Pizza, Fried Chicken, French Fries?? No Thank You.
How can we foster bliss-filled, peaceful minds instead of blitzed out minds? We are bombarded constantly with emotional, visual and auditory “static.” Where (or more appropriately how) can we find or make some calmness, peace and quiet in our lives? How can we motivate ourselves to practice what we know are the healthiest behaviors to … More Blissful or Blitzed, Choose Mindfully
I know I am getting older. I have this growing tendency to get in a rut. I love to get relaxed in my cozy recliner with my cat in my lap, watching old movies, eating the same foods I’ve eaten before and BORED…..but comfortable. I am certain that some of you, who are getting up … More Get Up and Go!
I finally awakened to the fact that I was a victim of spousal abuse and violence. My purpose in sharing these experiences is to hopefully help and encourage someone else to recognize that they are in an abusive relationship. There are emotional triggers in this post that might upset some. I am sharing some difficult … More I Saw the Light (Part1)
Some of us grow up hating ourselves, criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, always trying to be perfect, never satisfied with ourselves. Then there are some who seem very confident and exhibit an air of satisfaction with themselves. Childhood Onward Our self view is a product of a multitude of factors. Beginning with our parents, we learn … More Don’t Be So Critical of Yourself!
Several years ago I learned a lesson about miracles and prayer blankets. I never heard of a prayer blanket before. Although there are also prayer shawls knitted or crocheted with the same purpose. My neighbor, Ms. S, used to sew prayer blankets from two pieces of material that was a yard long and a yard … More A Blanket of Prayer
I was a medical nurse for about nine or ten years. Then, I was trained as an ICU/CCU nurse and worked 17 years in CCU/ICU (Coronary and Intensive Care Units). After about seventeen years of nursing in Coronary or Intensive Care Units, I herniated a disc in my neck and had to retire from ICU/CCU nursing. … More My Back Brought Me to a New Career
There is something many people have forgotten about or are afraid of giving or receiving: the gift of touch. I know there are times when touching someone is inappropriate but I have learned it can be very healing in the right circumstances and with the right people. My mother and father were both affectionate with … More The Gift of Touch
During this time of stress and change it is easy to neglect ourselves. Our minds are so obsessed with all that is going on on the television, which is showing the disasters all around us. We can get really depressed quickly if we focus too much on the sad disasters happening. But sometimes, these continuous … More OWW! That Hurt!
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