I have trouble coping with anger from others. Generally, the most angry I have been has been righteous indignation over mistreatment of someone, some country, or some animal. Growing up in my family, we rarely were angry at each other. I remember only two, maybe three big arguments my parents had when I was young. … More Anger Can Hide Pain
(A little grammatical humor for any grammar aficionados reading this.) . I learned a lot about how to protect and treat my back’s spine and muscles for over 20 years. You may want to read my first post about how it started. https:www.joyful2beeblogs.com: 2025-/10/02/my-back-talks-back I’ve learned to listen to my back! Knowing I had a … More Baby Your Back! (Not- “Baby, You’re Back!”)
When we are between our teens and mid adulthood, we often think: “I am invincible! I can do anything. I am strong. I have unlimited energy.” After all, usually nothing happens (that we can see) when we participate in risky activities at that age. It takes getting older before we realize, “I screwed up!” Where … More My Back Talks Back
Hold tightly to that which you know through experience, examination, contemplation, hard work and lessons learned from life. Do not run away from life so hard by working all the time, forgetting to see the beauty of nature, the joys of learning, seeing, sharing, helping others and the lives all around you and your family. … More Golden Rules to Live By
Hold tightly to that which you know through experience, examination, contemplation, hard work and lessons learned from life. Do not run away from life so hard, by working all the time that you forget to see the beauty of nature, the joys of learning, seeing, sharing, helping others and the life all around you. Try … 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!
You must be logged in to post a comment.