Many of us spend too much time feeling guilty. Guilt can trap us in our tracks and stop the process of our emotional growth. Have you ever been on the treadmill and couldn’t get off because it was going too fast? That’s exactly what guilt is like. And this unhealthy guilt accomplishes nothing positive. That is what I am learning first hand. It presses us down into our problems rather than lifting us out of them. Guilt is an emotional … Continue reading →
The world is full of zanies and fools – who don’t believe in sensible rules and don’t believe what sensible people say – and just because the dewy-eyed dopes keep building up impossible hopes … “Impossible” things are happening every day! Compliments of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella It seems to me that the words “impossible”, “can’t” and “inconceivable” ought to be stricken from the English language. Or to quote another notable “I do not think it means what you think … Continue reading →
So what is ego? Where is the balance between ego and passion? For that matter what is passion? Is it something that I have / do in the name of allowing “drama” to continue to play a part in my life when it’s no longer visible on the surface? For the moment, lets focus on the ego. I prefer the definition of ego as “edging God out” to the more stoic and traditional “The conscious and permanent subject of all … Continue reading →
Peanuts to be exact 🙂 As one year draws to a close and the new year fast approaches with a sense of excitement we reflect on the accomplishments of the year and review our so-called “wins” and “losses” (our goals and objectives). To you the reader today I hope you realize these three points there is no such thing as a “loss” how much you have won how blessed you are This little email that circulates at least once a … Continue reading →
It’s Christmas Eve – just after noon to be exact and I’m home doing Saturday chores, watching Christmas movies and reflecting. I’ve been here 61 Christmases to be exact 🙂 and a lot has transpired over time. I’ve learned to let go of regret and look at the experiences that were less than desirable as lessons since they are part of who I am…and I like myself 🙂 While I could was rhapsodic on topics in a dozen different directions … Continue reading →
OK, I’m not talking about my elementary school band teacher OR “Harry Potter’s” deceased father… This story is a shade of another Mr. Potter who makes it to the homes of many TV viewers at least once a year around Christmas time. You’ve seen “It’s A Wonderful Life”. Yes, I’m talking about THAT Mr. Potter. Additionally, you remember when the bank examiner is looking for the “missing” $8,000? George is desperate and he is listening to Mr. Potter as our … Continue reading →
This is the best “chain letter/email” that we have received in years – instead of just sending it to those on our “list” we decided to post it here and let you share. May your holidays be warm and bright! Additionally, we’ve included a beautiful recording that was left at K-EARTH radio station back in 1984. Dear children, It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you’ve forgotten that I … Continue reading →
Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see this world. ~ George Bernard Shaw When we’re working on ourselves, it’s a challenge to keep the focus where it will do the most good. If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed a lot of “they” or “them” in your reflections and the hardest thing to do is to keep it all about “me”. Even in current events I believe that we are being asked, … Continue reading →
In the United States we celebrate a day dedicated to our independence. It is about the freedom to live as we choose, make decisions that support our chosen way of life and, in general, pursue our own path to happiness. As a nation we demonstrate it with photos, music, fireworks and flag waving. However, that independence can be seen in the rights to disagree with and publicly demean our country. We have the right and responsibility to accept nothing at … Continue reading →
In the quiet hours of the morning, anything is possible and the day looms in front of me like the last day of school just before the final dismissal bell. Time stops and nature reigns supreme as I find myself listening to the stream in the distance as well as the variety of bird calls overhead, squirrels and chipmunks conversing. Yes, there is the occasional plane and gentle footsteps of the workers but I can choose my focus on this … Continue reading →