Hi, it’s me again. Life asked death, why do people love me but hate you? Death responded because you are a beautiful lie, and I the painful truth. It can be painful to find yourself in a position where a relationship with close family members is untenable, this, too, is a loss. You […]
The Role of Free Will and Choice
EXCUSES The Future Lies before you Like a field of driven snow Be careful how you tread it For every step will show I can excuse your behavior I am wiser and older than you My heart is in the right place And my soul is balanced and true I can excuse […]
Food for Thought
Six letters, two words, easy to say and harder to do: move on. Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all of the battles you have won and everything you have been forced to overcome. What we want […]
An Open Letter
Hi, it’s me again. How do we find our way when all seems hopeless, and we feel we are in a slow descent to hell? Seek the lesson at the moment. Relationships are complicated and often confusing. Each of us has unique and different needs. Do you feel you have mastered all the […]
An Open Letter
Hi, it’s me again. Strength isn’t about bearing a cross of grief or shame. It is about choosing our path and living with the consequences of our choices and then learning from them. Sometimes you have done your very best, and it still ends up a mess. Don’t be discouraged. At least you […]
Food for Thought
We need water, the scent of water in this parched and arid time. We all need to strive for a balance that can provide a continuum for moving, propelling us ever forward – our growth. And yet, we forget to pray and be thankful. I know for some, your patience is wearing thin, and […]
The Role of Free Will and Choice
Appreciate life as it happens. It is a journey. Reflect on the positive blessings and the impact people have made on your life. What death teaches you is to take action on those things you put on hold for a long time. Decide not to wait any longer on fulfilling your God -given […]
The Role of Free Will and Choice
It only takes one cloud to block the light of the sun. What I have realized is we need to take a step back. Not everyone can be in the front row. Life is a theater so invite your audience carefully. There may be a wonderful story in every soul you come across. […]
Food for Thought
Our expectations often make us utterly unhappy. Happy people don’t: Don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They take responsibility for their role and understand life isn’t always easy or fair. Don’t give away power. You are in control of your emotions and have a choice in how you respond. Don’t feel […]
An Open Letter
Hi, it’s me again. When is the right time to turn off life support? There is a difference between fighting with each other and fighting against each other. A house divided cannot stand. When you are unhappy and disconnected and thinking about pulling the plug, you are not alone. There are a lot […]