Freedom, Thoughts

Live for you… not for others to approve.

I can not go on social media now a days without seeing posts from those for or against Trump becoming president. Actually, every thing on social media is in response to something someone has or hasn't done or said or didn't say. It's exhausting to see so many people pass judgement on others without taking a good… Continue reading Live for you… not for others to approve.

Equanimity, Thoughts

I know where I am going… because I know where I’ve been.

I grew up surrounded by family. My aunts and uncles were so close that my cousins were more like siblings than anything else. I have memories of the house being filled with kids and laughter; so many fun times. But as we grew older, some older family began to pass away and the family started… Continue reading I know where I am going… because I know where I’ve been.

Equanimity, Thoughts, Writing

Evolution is for everybody!

I sat in a meeting at church a couple weeks ago and heard something rather shocking. A question was raised and the answer given from a pastor of the church basically meant that we have evolved as a church. The question concerned polygamy  during the Old Testament (I don't quite recall the question) and the… Continue reading Evolution is for everybody!

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts, Uncategorized

A Grand Comparison

So, I've had plenty of time to think. I have been through a lot of soul searching and vacationing  but I am back now. I began my time away by going to Jamaica; leaving the the country with 2 small children-- an adventure. After that stressful adventure, I went on a nice silent weekend retreat alone… Continue reading A Grand Comparison

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

The plight of the human race

I am currently reading a novel titled Dosha: Flight of the Russian Gypsies. The author, Sonia Meyer, has written this novel based on her experience growing up in Germany during the Nazi regime and her relationships and encounters with Gypsies and her acceptance into a Gypsy camp. I happen to know someone who knows the… Continue reading The plight of the human race

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

The original sin.

I had a conversation with my brother in law about a few blog articles I had written about erasing hate and anger. My choice solution was love but he questioned the method to reach that goal and I had no answer. How do we love when our nature has become to turn against and shy… Continue reading The original sin.