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Why Am I A Survivor?
Posted on August 4, 2011 5 Comments
“Why am I a survivor?” is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. The question was brought to the forefront when my son died recently. On the surface, I realize his death isn’t directly related to my survival. Having stated that, I understand the concern of many of the doctors, nurses and other professionals who ask me: “How are you doing?” They would often, outwardly, express their concern about the well-being of the loved-ones who survived. They warned me about the difficulties I would encounter when trying to answer the question: “Why am I a survivor?”
What Precedes Peace?
Posted on June 9, 2011 5 Comments
A few years ago, I came across a quote from Ariane de Bonvoisin about peace. She stated: “On the other side of acceptance is where peace exists, where solutions are.” The quote was taken from her book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier. After reading the quote, I became curious about this concept we call “peace” and what it really means to me. You see, on the surface, I think the opposite of peace is war.
When You Commit, Are You Giving Or Receiving?
Posted on May 23, 2011 2 Comments
What do you do when you commit to something? Do you give only “lip service” when you commit? Do you “talk the talk, but not ‘walk the walk’?” What does making a commitment mean? From your point of view, does making a commitment really matter?
What Should I Give Up To Forgive?
Posted on February 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
What should I give up to forgive? What does that mean? After all, the word “forgive” contains the two words, “for” and “give” which should mean I am “for giving” and not “giving up.”
Who Should You Be?
Posted on February 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Who should you be? Probably, you know the answer immediately. Who should you be? The only person who isn’t taken. YOU!
Why Not Change, For A Change?
Posted on January 20, 2011 1 Comment
The only thing that is constant is change! To change everything simply change your attitude! Change is inevitable! To learn means changing your mind!
These are all statements about change that I have heard and used through most of my adult life.
Are You At The Mercy Of Now, Or…?
Posted on January 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
Mercy of what? Of now? What does that mean? Aren’t we at the mercy of fate? Do we have any control over our future?
When Death Is Present, How Can I Be Present In The Present?
Posted on December 30, 2010 1 Comment
Recently, I helped plan a “Celebration Of Life” for a friend who had died. Though her death wasn’t sudden – she had battled cancer for many years – I wasn’t prepared for the over-powering feeling that her death had on me. I found it difficult to concentrate on living in the present when her presence was no longer with us.
Does Pursuing Goals Conflict With “Enjoying The Moment?”
Posted on December 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
In many of my posts, I’ve written about the importance of pursuing goals. I have sometimes stated, or at least implied, that goals are essential to achieving overall success in life. Recently, I have been questioning that line of thinking. In other words, I have had some doubt as to whether or not I should take the approach of always pursuing goals in order have the best life.
Are You Living Your Life The Best Possible Way?
Posted on November 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
How can I tell if I’m living my life the best way I can? That question pop in my mind all of a sudden. Actually, I was talking with someone who asked me what I do now that I’m retired. I started thinking about all of the answers I have given before: “I do some part-time work,” “I fix-up my old house,” “I blog,” and sometimes, I give the smart-alec answer of, “I do whatever I want.” But, is this living my life the best possible way? I think my answers don’t necessarily reflect someone who appears to be living a life the best way he can
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