...and when life hands you lemons, combine them and make lemonade. As with everything I write, this blog too comes out of experience, and very often, recent experience(s). When I write, I am usually walking myself through the release/healing process of releasing emotions. By writing I am opening myself up to the Spirit, and allowing … Continue reading When It Rains…
Month: March 2018
Changes Abound
It's been a rough couple of weeks, with more less-than-thrilling surprises, upheavals and changes than I could ever have expected. I've seen drama, incredible strength through profound grief, was able to provide a gift I never expected to be accepted, and more. Change is a natural part of the cycle of life. We are only … Continue reading Changes Abound
A Memorial for an Angel
A couple of months ago, I wrote a memorial for a friends wife. While he held her memorial this weekend, I am feeling the loss of another friend, and preparing to help her family say good-bye to her in a few days. The last time I saw Frances was two weeks ago, and I will … Continue reading A Memorial for an Angel
Emotional Manipulation of the Masses
We've all heard it before: "She's just using him." or "He's just playing her", referring to one person manipulating another. But how often do we stop and consider how much we are all manipulated on a minute by minute basis? We can talk about, we can state that it happens, but how often do we … Continue reading Emotional Manipulation of the Masses
Seeing the Illusion to Create Paradise
Every day I see headlines in the news, and I wonder how much of it is true. I see so many people who have been brainwashed into believing a particular viewpoint based on what may very well be a lie. The illusion has been so well built into our system, that even when we are … Continue reading Seeing the Illusion to Create Paradise
Finding Common Ground
In life, we tend to see things as very separate. In reality, everything is connected, and everything is related. It's a challenging thought. To imagine that everything in the Universe is related. Everything is connected. When we really look at it close, however, it becomes very simple. We just need to look at commonalities. If … Continue reading Finding Common Ground
Dedication and Focus
Just as always, I have so many possibilities for what to write running through my head, but one of them seems to be more prevalent than the others. Today I want to write about dedication, and I need to do so from a very personal perspective. We have all known people that are envious of … Continue reading Dedication and Focus
Parenthood Never Ends
Today our youngest turns 18. He is an amazing kid, and becoming an even more amazing young man. I am happy to say I'm very proud of him. Birthdays are always a day of reflection for me. Today, like with all the kids, I find myself looking back over my successes as a parent, and … Continue reading Parenthood Never Ends
