GRIEF – LIFE – POETRY – MUSIC – PEOPLE
Even though you are grieving the loss of the one you love, do not settle for less. When people know you have lost someone near and dear to your heart the evil comes out in them. Often times people stalk ones who have lost loved ones because they feel they are weak and can be … Continue reading Don’t Settle For Less
The new year is almost here and it's the perfect time to take charge of our lives. Evict all negative thoughts, actions & dreams, and replace them with positive ones. It's the right time to realize the things we've been so passionate about and make them happen. Remembering our struggles is not a bad thing … Continue reading Take Your Life Back
New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” If you haven't read this book by Angela Duckworth, believe me, it is a fantastic read! … Continue reading Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Standing on the dock after collecting flat rocks the size of the palm of our hands. Facing the water at a slight angle, and trying to capture the right stand. Lowering our hand at the release, to ensure the skipping is better we then throw out and down at the same time, with a hiss. … Continue reading The Power of Friendship – A Poem
I would like to reach out to as many of you as possible and wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas! We should all enjoy this day with our families and remember all who've come and gone. Live, laugh & love on this day and always. Blessings to each of you from … Continue reading Merry Christmas
WRITING A GRIEF LETTER: For those of us who have suffered the loss of someone we love. Something that truly helps with the healing and/or coping process is to write a Grief Letter. Share with family/friends what we need right now. As we work through our grief, our needs will change. When we let people … Continue reading Writing A Grief Letter
Grieving and/or mourning the death of a loved one is a normal process. We shed tears of love and express all of the many reasons why we didn't want to see our loved one leave this world without us. Our love might be considered selfish but through that unimaginable, unconditional love, we express our emotions … Continue reading Grief Is The Last Act Of Love
We have three days left and Christmas will finally be here. For some, this countdown is much better than the "Apollo" countdown into space. There are others whom may not feel this way due to the fact that they are dealing with anxiety and/or depression. The holidays can be quite stressful. There are so many … Continue reading Three Days
This quote always inspires me... "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." ~Helen Keller
I find myself coping with my grief much better these days than before. I have had to remove people, places & things from my life that did not add to my growth. I have now learned to put grief aside so I can work or spend time with family and/or friends. I am managing and … Continue reading Managing My Grief