An Introduction to Healing Wounds of the Past
June 3, 2026
Rumi, a famous Persian philosopher from the 13th century, once aptly penned: “The wound is where the light enters you.” … More An Introduction to Healing Wounds of the Past
First Relationships Begin
June 2, 2026
I am writing these posts in the hopes that it will help others be more aware of their relationships and behavior patterns and also to help someone possibly catch problems before they lose themselves or their lives. My Early Years My childhood was in a loving home with happily married parents. My family life was … More First Relationships Begin
Listen to Your Head and Heart
June 1, 2026
When I was young, I had a lot of anxiety about doing the right thing or potential events that could happen. When you’re a teenager with all kinds of changes taking place in your body and brain, things can get a little crazy. You think you are in love with every handsome guy/or beautiful girl. … More Listen to Your Head and Heart
A Letter to Little Elaine
May 31, 2026
Moma, Daddy and me at about 1 and 1/2 years old In an effort to deal with some painful experiences in my marriage and to continue growing greater self confidence and self understanding, I decided to write letters to myself in different stages of my life. These letters share some thoughts on growing up and … More A Letter to Little Elaine
Letter To My Childhood Self
May 30, 2026
I have written a series of posts about my own experiences with domestic abuse and violence. In order to deal with some painful experiences in my adult life; and to increase my self-confidence and self-understanding, I decided first to write a letter to myself as a little girl. I wrote these several years ago for … More Letter To My Childhood Self
One Little Bird
May 29, 2026
One day, years ago, I became saddened by the suffering of the planet and it’s people, our climate changes, the deaths of innocent animals as their environment changes; and everything seemed to be “going to hell in a handbag.” I thought about the fears and anxieties of the world’s sick or hungry; or those terrorized … More One Little Bird
Am I Just Lucky?
May 28, 2026
Do you believe in guardian angels? There was another rescue that was beyond my ability long after the first “angel rescue.” My husband once told me, “It’s not fair that you are so lucky!” He used this analogy about his luck versus mine: “If there was a bear in a dark room and I went … More Am I Just Lucky?
I Believe God Kept Me Safe
May 27, 2026
Do you believe in guardian angels? Do angels really rescue people? I am thankful for my guardian angels, especially since my seventy-fifth birthday is coming up in August! I wouldn’t be alive now, if it weren’t for the help from God or angels. I remember this painting or print that my grandmother had in her … More I Believe God Kept Me Safe
Having to Stay Home a Lot?
May 26, 2026
By Melodie Elaine Estes If you find yourself feeling like you want to get out of the house, these ideas are good anytime and under various circumstances too. I learned some tricks to keep boredom at bay. Sometimes we have too much time on our hands. Remember the song by Styx, “Too Much Time On … More Having to Stay Home a Lot?
What Dragon Are You Afraid of?
May 25, 2026
We are all afraid of something. Fears sometimes originate from stressful or traumatic events. Some may be learned from parents. By giving fear power over our behavior and lives, we can lose clear perceptions of life and the world around us. Fear can also affect our bodies adversely if experienced on a continuous basis. Fear … More What Dragon Are You Afraid of?
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