My grandfather passed away after an extended illness when I was five. He had spent the previous year in and out of the hospital due to complication from diabetes. So I am guessing that my only true memories of him coming to visit us at our house occurred when I was three or four. Even though I was very young, I can clearly remember going to the door with my mother and seeing Grandpa standing…
There is a very fine line between positivity and insanity, that can be almost indistinguishable to most of us. I believe that if you are reading See The Good, then you are a believer in projecting a positive outlook in order to always find that redeeming shred of good in even the worst moments, events and also people. But when does that worthy effort become little more than a pipe dream? And how many times…
‘’Everyday and in every moment of our lives, we are called to Love. Love is to be given to others in every situation we find ourselves in. In the good experiences and even in the difficult situations we are to give Love to others. It sounds easy… but it is not that easy to do. The Good News is that it is possible, that you give this Love to others. This is possible through the Love of Christ… the…
If you have been on this world enough you know that there is particularly a rule for everything. I mean, EVERYTHING! Somebody says you must do this. Then here comes somebody else saying, “No. You got to this!” I don’t know about you but it makes want to pull on my hair and scream! But have you ever noticed that when you do the one thing that was suggested, they complain about you doing it?…
Fairytales, fables and old-time lore Are all just stories for those who search to find more. But true love is stronger in every way With each touch, each smile, and even when you turn grey. Nothing will break this bond that you share Not even time nor vast distance would dare. You have joined together for a life as one A single journey toward the setting sun. On paths, you travel far and near But…
Anger is a very crucial state which determines a lot in a particular human life. We can hardly say there’s any human on earth who’s never gotten angry. Anger can be likened to a disease which eats us up on the inside before the effect(s) are seen on the outside. For most humans, if not all, the most probable response we have towards any form of unexpected behaviors of others towards us is to respond…
As a kid not all of the nuances of family relationships make sense. An aunt is an aunt, but you don’t necessarily associate her as your mother’s or father’s sister. She has just always been your aunt. And in-laws make no sense at all. So I never really thought much about my dad’s relationship with my aunt Sue until the day of my father’s funeral. I had been very fortunate to grow up and never…
A very special friend mentioned to me that she was once told to pattern her life after a tree. And this comment struck a chord in me, to say the least. I love the outdoors and spent over two decades in the landscape industry in one capacity or another, so this piece of advice really got me to thinking about trees and their structure and function in our world. The root system of a deciduous…
Your time is the most valuable asset that you will ever have. And how you choose to spend your time is a decision that must be carefully evaluated. Time cannot be regained or recovered once it is lost. Dwelling on that loss will only cost you more time. Your only constructive option is to briefly reflect and then act on the changes that will stop further losses from occurring in the future.
“It was the best of times it was the worst of times” That quote resonates endlessly in my head as I reflect on this past year. Maybe it is just me getting philosophical as the big five-oh is approaching or maybe it is simply an apt description. But I recall the first time I read Mr. Dickens famous words and the thought that was rattling around in my juvenile head at the time. I was…