In Case of an Emergency, LOVE Yourself (First)
A dear friend sent me a loving note the other day. She was concerned about my living alone and being away from family. She mentioned having her husband to be there for her during times of illness and other important life events. She pointed out how…
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Today I Sit and Ponder
Today I sit and ponder, My existence in a world wrought with materialistic wonder. With every twist. With every turn. Another person is camped outside for hours waiting to buy a façade well earned.
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You’ve Got the Power: Who Owns Your Happiness?
I recently saw an advertisement declaring, “You deserve to be happy.” While I do not disagree, I find this advertisement a bit unreal and misleading. Why do I find it a bit unreal and misleading? It asserts that outside sources control your happiness.…
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Grieving Isn’t a Spectator Sport
Why do some believe everyone should grieve openly and if you don’t, then you are cold and uncaring? When did my grief become a spectator sport? As individuals with individual emotions, we grieve differently. Some are pressured into grieving according to…
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Saying ‘Goodbye’ to My Daddy
Daddy, Today, I say, ‘goodbye’ to you while you still have breath. Your lungs are failing you and cancer has invaded every cell in your body. You no longer eat nor drink. You are preparing to transition. Family members told me you kept calling the nurse…
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10 Powerful Words You Should Always Remember
Everyone wants to feel powerful. We all want to feel as if we are the masters of our own universes. Nothing builds confidence like having ownership. There are ways we can be powerful daily. It’s not dictatorial or tyrannical power. It’s personal power…
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