Offer A Helping Hand

It doesn't cost much to make time to help someone. There's a huge upside to giving a person some needed advice and support, that calms the immediate stress, and offers solutions to a dark time period.  It barely interferes with our lifestyle, to donate time or money to an individual in crisis.  It may impact the situation to a point of neutralizing distress, that leads to possibly less anxiety and creates a hopeful future. Just the act of reaching out and showing concern can give a person encouragement and strength to heal and reclaim their life. 

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Dueling Conversations...(the one up dialogue)

 

Sometimes holding a conversation can be challenging. Its very hard  when in a delicate discussion. Then it can turn cumbersome because during the exchange of words, it elevates to a "one up," dialogue. One person whether on purpose or in a competitive mindset, try's to surpass the other with a story of greater merit or accomplishment. It can be very unsettling to follow and enjoy. Right after this battle begins, one can easily turn off and retreat to another place. It's more interesting to converse with the intent of sharing and enjoying each others worldliness, without the impression of being boastful...

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The Beat Goes On

 As our heart beats, so does the rhythm of life. Not only as people, but nature also with it's breathtaking tempo.  Season by season, displaying it's ups and downs.  The flow of traffic as we move about, has it's ebbs and tides.  Taking a walk on a country trail, you can hear the ripples from the waves emanating from our creeks and rivers.  The vibe we engage in walking with gusto in our local cities and towns, speaks of a certain cadence we can share with each other.  Not to forget the heartfelt pulse we have for our family and loved ones.  All around us, day by day in many ways... the beat goes on. 

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Think, Outside The Box (a parody)

 

Have you ever stopped and realized where you do most of your thinking?  What comes to mind for me is my writing corner, where I have all my necessary writing essentials(journal, pencil, pad), to complete my chronicles.  From time to time, a boss at work advises us to think outside the box. Now that mental image can drive one crazy.  Do we actually box ourselves up to a point where we're trapped, captured and can't escape?  Come to think about it the antidote could be to unpack the box, keep the elements needed out in the open air. Don't be surprised that you'll be told to-think, beyond the atmosphere...

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That...Was Not Easy

 Have you ever faced a situation where something was being taught too you,  something completely new, and it was presented as not a big deal to get down pat?  I'm sure we've all been there, whether it be learning to ride a bicycle or parallel park a car, it's challenging at the very least.  It's of course different for everyone. For instance, getting up in front of a group of people to speak for the first time takes preparation, practice, and prowess.  The advisor tells you, it's a walk in the park, you'll be fine.   At the end of the presentation, after rehearsing for days, then delivering the material, you think back and mutter to yourself... that, was not easy.

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Pay Your Respects

 

In the course of enjoying life, we meet some wonderful people along the way.  We are blessed with parents, grandparents, siblings and  cousins that add color and love to our lives. Its great we enjoy and acknowledge how we feel about them when they're alive....and there is an immediate hurt, upon them leaving us to their final resting place which is a sacred testament of where they stay for eternity.  It's our opportunity to visit and pray for their soul and show respect and love as often as possible.  It can be a way of cherishing and remembering days together in life and reconnect on a spiritual level.  The visitations may also be a positive cleansing experience to make amends with the past.  Appreciate loved ones in life and never forget them in passing.

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Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

An inspiration by my wonderful granddaughter:

Aria Vega (age 7)

Is it fair that we judge other people?  Truth be told, it takes time and an open mind to make an honest assessment of a persons character.  What we might see is not the true picture, the book may have quite a different story inside.  People should take the time to examine the book instead of making quick determinations, with little actual examination.  One book cover may show a person with an obvious physical disability.  However; on the inside of this individual, you'll see accomplishments that rival with the best of us.  If people initially! have more compassion the book wouldn't need a cover.  The cover never tells an absolute story.  You can have a fancy, beautiful cover and have a mean spirited personality displaying many character flaws.  A book has many chapters to read, it takes time and a objective viewpoint to review fairly.  Remove the cover and read the book front to back, and then the conclusion will be unmistakable.

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Artwork by: Reina Cardona

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