Simply being passionate about something isn’t enough. You must be willing to work for it, investing your time and effort. And in some cases, you must be willing to make sacrifices to reach your goal, but that is when dreams can come true.
I have a friend who lives in a senior community in a small rural town in the Midwest. She is older but definitely anything but old. Her mind is sharp and her heart is strong and full of love to give. The drivel and gossip that comprise the daily conversations amongst most of her neighbors provided no mental stimulation or human connection for her; so to discover a kind older gentleman who lived…
In recent months I’ve endeavored to apply the “glass half full” perspective to all aspects of my life. Maybe it’s an old adage coming to reality, “older and wiser,” or maybe it’s just because I’ve seen so many events which continue to prove to me that it’s my choice to be happy, content and at peace with where I am in my life. But one of the most difficult areas for me to…
My definition of success for my writing is knowing that my thoughts and words are being read. Having a single person read them gives them life. If I keep these words just to myself, then they are only my thoughts. But when another person reads the words, contemplates them, and shares them in a discussion with others, then the words begin a life of their own. At that point, these words have the ability…
Often times it’s hard to see past the pain to appreciate all that we still have after the loss of a loved one. Family and friends are a comfort but there still seems to be an aching void deep in your heart. And sometimes the hardest things to see are right in front of you. They are the opportunities that have come to you as a result of losing that loved one.…
I believe that moving forward is what life is really all about. And one of the most important decisions to be made is who you choose to take with you on your journey. I envision my life as a pyramid. In the beginning, there are a great many people who form the base, the broad part. But as I move forward and learn from my experiences, I pare down the number of people I choose…
Every time I am at a beach, I can’t help but be mesmerized by the tide. I can literally just sit and watch it for hours. The waves rise and fall in such a rhythmic pattern, it is as if I become a small child again snuggled up in the protective arms of my mother as she rocks me to sleep. Its peaceful and calming motion is somehow enhanced by the low din…
Anything of significant value in this world must be held with your heart and not your hands. No one can ever take it away from you, and only you can decide to discard it. So, hold all that is dear to you safely in your heart and know that it will always be with you.
When people speak of carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, we often think of that oppressive object as worry, fear or concern, but in many cases, it can be the immense weight of anger. This is not the anger that is focused on someone who cut you off on traffic or made a rude comment to you. This is the anger that you feel deep in your chest that burns red…
It is amazing to me how my mind can play tricks on me, and how happy I am to accept the ruse without even a shred of doubt. Time slips away like sand through my fingers, but I feel the tiny grains as they trickle through my grasp. I know I feel the sand moving because I try to clasp my fingers closed more tightly to stop the sand from escaping, but it…