Today is my birthday. Officially today I am 48 years old. Or 48 years young if you prefer to say it that way. In most cases it’s just another day. The routine will be the same as any other day. What will be different will be my thoughts. Generally on my birthday I tend to…
Author: Shell
At A Crossroad
There’s a change in the air. There has been for a good long time. I’ve sensed something since the beginning of 2017. I would have loved to be able to zoom out and look at the whole picture to know what was ahead and how many different paths were facing me. Right now I’m at…
Life Is Fatal
If you knew you were dying what would you do differently? Would you change the way you think? Would you see the world through different eyes? If tomorrow the doctor told you that you have an incurable fatal disease that progresses very quickly, what would you change about your daily lifestyle? Life itself is a…
Healing Tears
“Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about!” How many of us have heard that growing up? It is something I remember from my own childhood. Disappointment would set in and tears would come unbidden. My parents weren’t very sympathetic with my upset. I learned to hide when I cried. High school years…
Leap Into Your Future
Are you happy with your life? Do you want to live the rest of your life as you are living now? Or are there things you would change? When do you intend to take steps to change the things that are making you unhappy? Are you too afraid to take that leap of faith? Today…
Love Isn’t Lust and Roses
I’ve written as a writer and an empath. Today I write as a woman and a wife. Today I want to give praise to a man who has stuck with me through the hard times and the struggles. I want the world to know it’s worth following your heart and not giving up when things…
Does Your Train Of Thought Get Derailed?
Are distractions a huge part of your life? They are for me. I try diligently to stay focused on whatever I’m working on. But, sooner or later my overactive mind will start a running commentary in my head and the train of thought is constantly turning off the main track. I might be working on…
Unity Starts With YOU
Are you outspoken to others about your personal beliefs? Are you one of those people who feels you need to change the world by speaking out, speaking up and being loud and proud? You may want to rethink your approach. Unity rather than separation makes a difference. As a “truther” as we are called in…
Learning Compassion Through Pain
How do you find sunshine through the rain? How do you find smiles through the pain? When life itself is getting you down How you do find a way past the frown? If just getting out of bed is a chore How can you try to handle much more? If you, or someone you love,…
Learning Compassion Through Pain
How do you find sunshine through the rain? How do you find smiles through the pain? When life itself is getting you down How you do find a way past the frown? If just getting out of bed is a chore How can you try to handle much more? If you, or someone you love,…