This week has been a little hectic as I try to balance life a little more. I was very pleased to announce the forth-coming short story to my author site, though. Still, it's a little nerve-wracking when you are about to release something you're worked so hard on. This week, my mother and I took... Continue Reading →
Contribution to “The Weekly Smile”: “Breaking the Shell” #weeklysmile
It's more important now than ever to build and maintain true community. I haven't been a very social person for most of my life and have begun making an effort to change that. Once I made that decision, a few old acquaintances began contacting me (interesting timing). One is a good friend in Texas,... Continue Reading →
By the day: Reading, it’s not an old school thing…
An important article and some inspiration and advice in A Life Of Virtue. My work even gets a mention! Thanks, Alura!
Books are so valuable, I don’t think people even really realize it. There was a time where certain books weren’t even allowed. A long time ago, the church as well as the government used to determine what the people were allowed to have, in terms of education and resources of information. There was even a time that you weren’t allowed to own a Bible yourself!
As the world around us took shape throughout the centuries, different books and topics went through so many challenges. People had to abide by what the law said. Unfortunately, in a lot of ways it is still like this. There is the notion that we have more freedom now than we used to. I suppose it is true to some degree… But censorship is still a tremendous problem in terms of education, spirituality, and what people are allowed to know in terms of truth.
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Personal Post: “Reaching Out”
Recently, we were gifted a bouquet of flowers from a neighbor. We returned the favor to brighten her day, as well, and chatted with her about feeling a little stir crazy. We're considering inviting her to go on a walk with us soon. Just because your told to work from home doesn't mean you... Continue Reading →
Personal Post – Motivational Monday and Personal Connection
Lately, I reconnected with an old friend. We've been texting each other every day, sharing stories, jokes, concerns, pictures, and generally enjoying life together. Amongst the chaos that daily life can bring, we make the time to lift each other up. I never knew what a benefit regular connection can be because growing up,... Continue Reading →
Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy 