Peaceful seagull We have heard about terrible things going on in the world: the destruction of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, shootings and deaths, suffering, anger, fear and other emotions that go with such horrors. Many of us are feeling useless right now, considering the tragedy laden news we hear everyday. Sometimes the pain and sadness … More Who Needs You?
I wrote this post several years ago. I believe it is a story that may be timeless. It tells this story that applies so well to every new year. Over 10 years ago, I bought VHS tapes of old television shows, movies, and Disney movies that my family loved. I watched many of the Disney … More Out With The Old and in With The New
Life’s Meaning by Albert Einstein Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into which we were born.When the solution is simple, God is answering. Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. Joy … More Some Wisdom from One of the Wisest
Inner peace is a home grown commodity; beginning with the seeds of nourishment, parents loving us when we are babies, then as children. Add the nourishment of loving parents; give the sunshine of growth from personal experiences, life lessons, and a love for our Creator/Spirit/God, as well as our fellow man, and our own peace will … More Which Peace Are We Talking about Here?
On November 11, 2012, I started writing this blog. I started it with great purpose and hoped that it would help brighten someone’s day or remind someone of something to help them through a rough time. I am the archetypal storyteller, and my friends can vouch for me that I do talk a lot. Well, … More Why “Joyful2beeblogs”?
When I was two years old my uncle gave me a “real live, Smokey the Bear,” teddy bear for Christmas. Smokey had a hat, badge and shovel, which was lost so early on that I don’t remember them. But somehow the plastic belt with a metal buckle with his name, “Smokey,” on it lasted many … More My Inner Child Is Alive and Well
My life has been enriched by my family, the families of my original family, my own family, and my friend-families. I have many happy memories of holidays from my childhood. My family was a very close one. We actually enjoyed traveling, eating, working, and singing together. As we got older, married, had children, or not, … More Family, “Gotta Love ‘Em!”
With Christmas season we often become so stressed out about plans for the holidays, shopping, arranging for parties. Or we have to get presents, make plans, arrange for places to stay, if we travel, or if someone else is traveling to visit. Life becomes hectic as we get caught up in Christmas plans. We need … More Stop, Look and Listen!
I am, and have been for a long time a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60’s, I was a “flower child” of sorts. I loved living things and nature. I have always had a special bond with trees.Trees are a life form I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have “seen” history … More People And Trees
One day I was at a stop light and saw a man with a sign asking for help. I didn’t have any money on me but looked around in the car for something that might make his life a little easier. I had a straw, cowboy hat in the back of the car and offered … More You Matter!
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