Archive For June, 2015

North American History

North American History

Our North American history is not a pretty one. I do not like to focus on the negatives of the past; however, to better understand our present, I feel it is important to acknowledge the past. Less than 140 years…

Acceptance and Love

Acceptance and Love

When one fully accepts themselves, they are able to truly love others. To actually experience love, one must love themselves. Once someone learns to love, respect and honor themselves, then they are able to have true intimacy. Obviously, it’s not…

Silence

Silence

Sometimes, the best choice you can make is to be silent. (Now if someone is abusing you or bullying you, do not be silent, please speak up.) I have learned from experience that remaining silent and staying grounded far outweighs…

Make Time for Play

Make Time for Play

Part of maintaining a healthy spirit is making sure to take time to play. Whether you play on a league sports team or you just like to play catch outside, do it! No matter what age you are: play! Your…

Determination

Determination

You can have and do whatever you set your mind to. Your mind is a force to be reckoned with, it is a powerhouse and magnet. Whatever you think about with passion and focus on in prayer, you will attract…

Stand Out

Stand Out

There are billions of people on this planet, yet there is only one you. Why try to be someone else or change who you are to impress other people? Trends may come and go, and your character and actions may…

Adopt/Foster a Pet

Adopt/Foster a Pet

There are many animals on this planet that need the nurturing of kind human hearts. Over the last few years, I have had the pleasure of fostering several cats and dogs. Obviously, caring for a pet takes a lot of…

Comfortably You

Comfortably You

There is nothing more attractive than someone who is comfortable in their own skin. It definitely takes time and effort to get to know one’s self. Being okay in your own skin means that you are comfortable with your own…

Think Before You Eat

Think Before You Eat

We all need to think about what we are eating. I have read that on average, we tend to eat the same 20 foods on a regular basis. Really what do those foods consist of? Trans fats, sugars, fresh vegetables,…

Spiritual Connections

Spiritual Connections

We are spiritually connected to all life here on earth. We are spiritual beings having a human experience; it is my fundamental belief we have been to this planet many, many times and there are people right now in our…