“Do you have everything?” “I think so.” “Be careful.” “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.” Ω When we go out into the world for the first time without the “safety net” of our parents, we step firmly onto the legs that have grown over the years. We are no longer a “child” but rather have transitioned […]
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Rediscover Your Youth
“Where did the person I once knew go?” “Who would you be talking about?” “Me.” Ω As we grow in age, we sometimes forget who we are. The happy-go-lucky person that we once were is replaced with a responsible, sometimes rigid adult. Somewhere in the process of life, with the responsibilities that we acquired, we […]
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When we walk along the journey of life, we sometimes take paths that are more than “side trips.” Ω The “interruptions” in your life are placed perfectly where they need to be for you to learn the lessons that you need to learn in this lifetime. The “interruption” could be a small thing in your […]
Read the rest of this entry »Experience Brings Understanding
When we begin to explore the world, we may find that things are pretty good back home. Ω When we leave home to travel to distant lands, we sometimes are enamored by the concept of leaving home, more so than having an appreciation for what is near us. Exploration of the world is a basic […]
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There comes a time in most people’s lives when they are wanting to explore the world. That time is a sort of “awakening” of the senses, and the self-esteem that is sometimes buried deep within. Ω The world is a vast place, yet small and connected. When we decide it’s time to leave the safety […]
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After the storm passed over, the sailors were comforted by the rainbow in the horizon. Ω Rainbows are present in our lives on a daily basis. They are there to tell us that we are going to be okay. We need to look for the good and positive things in our lives to relate to […]
Read the rest of this entry »Finding Laughter
Sometimes, we just need a hug. We don’t need anyone to attempt to “fix it” we just need someone who will listen. Sometimes, we might need to cry, so that we can find our laugh again. The road to laughter is sometimes riddled with tears. The journey of a lifetime has many twists and turns. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Peacefulness is Rooted in Love
Look for the “”positive” in people. So many times, we talk about the things that we don’t like in others – especially regarding politicians and celebrities. However, that is negativity at its best. It is much more loving, and uniting to find something positive in everyone so that you can appreciate and respect them. Often […]
Read the rest of this entry »Finding Kindness
Kindness is the sharing of one’s energy with another. That energy could be in the form of actions, or stored energy in money or other material goods. Sometimes, the energy can come in the form of a simple smile. To be kind to another need not be difficult, but should be natural. The key to […]
Read the rest of this entry »What Can I Learn From This?
When we are going through a difficult time, at some point it is good to step back and ask, “what am I to learn from this?” The question may lead to many insights – in particular, it may uncover the truth of your own accountability in the situation. Many times, we take ourselves out of […]
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