11/15/2014, It is said that those who like children, the elderly, and animals are okay people. Also, the comment that someone is a good egg, cool, or really knowledgeable all are examples of judging a person’s characteristic. Another old saying, “We are known by the company we keep”. Who do you keep close to you […]
11/12/2014, If you were asked to write 10 positive things about yourself, could you do it or would you struggle? Would writing 10 negative things about yourself be easier? If you would have no problems writing the positives, I say BRAVO!! You are a role model & have a lot to offer your friends who […]
10/26/2014, It is said that every time it rains, there is a rainbow to be found somewhere. In stories, there is almost always a silver lining theme. When a relationship ends, life eventually takes on a sense of refreshing newness & exploration. Even at a funeral, love and compassion can be found & people (families) […]
09/24/2014, Events can put us in situations, but then there is an internal event that takes place within us. Previously, I have detailed how losing my father when he died and how losing my marriage was losing my life. These two events did put me in the situation of living alone and all that comes […]
09/21/2014, Some people plan for their journeys. They get road maps, make reservations, formulate plans, and look forward or at least feel comfortable with their journey ahead. Whether the journey leads to a vacation, retirement, a new home, new friends, etc. we all have a journey ahead of us. Sometimes the road we travel on […]
09/13/2014, Fear can immobilize and destroy self-esteem. Fear can cause stress, depression, and self-doubt. We are all on this journey we call life, and at one time or another we all fear something. Abusers, health concerns, job losses, financial fears, and even fear of the unknown or future can all be roadblocks on life’s highway. […]
09/10/2014, In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy & her little dog Toto run away from home & then return only to get sucked up into a twister and wind up in the land of Oz. She has to follow the yellow brick road to the Wizard who she believes will get her back home. Along the […]
09/09/2014, Some people are paranoid thinking that everyone is out to get them. Then, there are those who think that everyone is out to get them and they are correct. The latter is especially true of anyone escaping abuse, and I will tell you why. Abusers isolate their victims from family, friends (male or female), doctors, and […]
08/21/2014, I have learned that there is a huge difference between socializing and friendships. In trying to build a Happy Life for myself, I realize that I need friends…real friends who care and who I care about. Finding & building friendships does not happen over night. I have about 5 people who know me and […]
PILGRIMAGE TO A HAPPY LIFE 