Reflecting on This Thing We Call Life

I’m sitting here this week reflecting on everything going on in our world today. You know, the ebbs and spikes of the corona-virus, the resulting economic hardships, the civil injustices still prevalent even this week, and many other things. Yet, with all of those major issues affecting our society, our own life issues remain to Read More …

We Are Indeed Responsible for Ourselves and the Environment In Which We Occupy

Do you ever stop to consider what exactly you are responsible for? With all the myriad of concerns floating around us currently, where exactly do you take a stand? I mean, seriously. With Covid-19 still active everywhere, worldwide financial crisis at every turn, unnecessary murders, and heartless looting, the current state of affairs makes most Read More …

Depression and Suicide. What Is Your Response?

Depression and suicide are topics that most people shy away from. It’s a sad topic. It doesn’t “feel good”. And most people have absolutely no idea how to handle another person’s depressing thoughts. And that applies doubly for hearing suicidal thoughts. Nevertheless, let’s get real. A lot of people have been there at the bottom Read More …

How Effective Are We At Helping Others???

How often are we helping others? Additionally, how effective is our “helping hand”? Thinking of that, and with the current economic downturns due to Covid-19, it’s bringing to mind our collective ability to truly help others when they become desperately in need of help. I mean, how are we seriously helping people we individually come Read More …

Changes, Chances, and Choices

Hmmm…Changes do indeed start with our choices, don’t they?! I saw this meme recently which made me think, or realize, how accurate and simple things really are. Everything around us in life that results in changes indeed begins with our choices. I talked about the power of our choices a while back. I don’t think Read More …

The Helpers Among Us ~ The Good Amidst Covid-19

While the Covid-19 virus has spread across the world, so have the stories of many helpers that are spreading good wherever it’s needed. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the stories that are springing up everywhere around us. These are the stories of everyday people like you and me. Transformations of people becoming the Read More …

Easter and The Church in the Year 2020

There are some unique happenings this year in connection with this weeks holidays, (Christian) Easter and (Hebrew) Passover. This year, as happens every few years, Good Friday and Easter occur in the midst of the holy week of Passover. Passover 2020 is Wednesday, April 8th thru Wednesday, April 15th. Good Friday 2020 is Friday, April Read More …

Facing Opposition

It has occurred to me that I may be facing some fierce opposition, or oppositions. A few weeks ago I pretty much ranted in a post to my “diary” about what all my body has been dealing with in the last four months. It hasn’t been pretty, or fun. What makes me think I’m facing Read More …

Dear Diary, We Need to Talk – 20.1

Dear Diary, I need to vent. Well, actually, I think I really need a nap, then a long getaway. And while I’m away, can the “helper fairy” please make a visit and get me all caught up? Yes? Thanks! You’re the best! Now if only it truly worked that way. Lol! But, hey. A girl Read More …