Funny how the greatest lessons in life can come in the simplest ways.  On another walk today; a major life awareness flashed into my zoned-out mind, as I walked the familiar exercise path I had taken for the last two months. For this writing to make some sense, I am...

Where does our view of ourselves, others and situations in our lives come from? Does one’s mindset and attitude change perception and sight? Do past experiences and lack of attention distort our view? These are all questions that may be eye opening insights in exploring what causes us to see the same two images or situations in totally different ways.

Empowerment… A Key to Successful Capitalism (Through Engaging Personal Confidence and Contribution)    Recently, two friends asked me to join them for lunch.  It was a special event as we had not seen each other for over twenty years; even though we had started a...

  Reading a friend’s recent Face Book posting about a plant and its story, I was reminded of an important life lesson and decided to share it. The story begins with pumpkins and gourds that were discarded last year into a leaf compost pile after thanksgiving.  Now one...

This morning I got up with a headache and went to the medicine drawer to check out my pain pill stash.  Upon reviewing the results claimed by each fixer… I had an epiphany! Every person in our society experiences some sort of pain at times, whether it is a physical,...

GIRAFFE TEACHINGS Recently, a friend came through Nashville for a brief reunion.  Since he knew my favorite animal is the giraffe he surprised me with a neck décor of a brass giraffe.  I was so excited!  I loved the smile the little giraffe had on his face and the...