The Nostalgic Sound of Childhood: Remembering the Card on Bike Spokes
During the summer months I was delighted to see and hear neighbor children riding bikes and the sound of a card flapping on their bike’s spokes as they rode down the street? This sight and sound took me on a journey down memory lane as I reflect on the simple pleasure of attaching a playing […]
Death Is a Subject That No One Has Mastered Dealing With, Including Me.
Nellie, our sweet ten-year-old Doberman passed away yesterday afternoon.. Nellie, our sweet ten-year-old Doberman passed away yesterday afternoon. It was sudden and unexpected, we had no idea that she had cancer, Osteosarcoma. We walked three times a day. She was getting older, and the walks became shorter over time. She showed no signs of pain […]
The True Value of Life: Why Everything We Have Is Only on Loan
Many of us take for granted the things we have in our lives. Since we have worked hard to acquire them, they are ours to keep. But the truth is, everything we have is only on loan to us. We are merely stewards of the resources we have been given. What would happen if we […]
You Are the Only One Who Can Decide What You Want in Life.
Making your own decisions is one of the most important things you can do in your life. It is a chance to show yourself what you are capable of and to prove to yourself that you can make the right choices. It is also a way to give yourself the opportunity to grow and learn. […]
You Are the Sole Person Responsible for Your Happiness – Don’t Wait for Someone Else To Make You Happy
It’s a common misconception that happiness comes from external factors such as a successful career, a happy relationship, or a life of luxury. However, the truth is that happiness comes from within. You are the only one who can decide to be happy – no one else can do it for you. Of course, it’s […]