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Fact of life I wonder why anyone argues about: we grow mainly through hard times and challenges.

I don’t know much or believe much in research for most of the things that have that word attached to them are contrary to what I experience physically. Exper…

“The curtains were drawn. She said lie down. Like an obedient child, I lay. My grandmother was holding my hands. An oldish woman pulled down my pants… I started crying. Grandma said don’t worry, it will be over in a jiffy. I shrieked in pain… I experience…

I have been smacked in the face by the reality of my life. I have always been healthy. At 69, my blood work is perfect. I don’t take any prescriptions. I eat well. I’m not overweight, and I am physically fit. I thought I was exempt from the diagnostic tes…

After reading the two books I mentioned below, my perspective change immediately. I learned these five principles from stoicism.

Virtue is value

The Stoics were a school of philosophy that believed in living a virtuous life. They believed that virtue,…

If I make a scientific inquiry into my body, I first find it is made of matter, like rocks and trees and rivers. As I look closer, I see that the matter of my body is animated, that it is alive. The source of this life is the energy from metabolism of foo…

Embracing our oneness with nature be key to our survival. The unity is the invisible Intelligence and is embedded in the rhythms and relationships that observed in nature, we are the work of this cosmic intelligence. What is good for the whole system? On …

Do you feel comfortable asking for help? Or do you find it easier to offer help rather than seek it for yourself?

Many people feel they are happy to assist when asked for help. However, if you inquire whether it is equally easy for them to ask for help, …

The evidence mounts about the damaging effects of climate change and the continued burning of fossil fuels. New studies released just last week revealed that air pollution can cause mental depression, as well as generalized anxiety.

But you know what’s h…

Certain things don’t just follow the normal format, normal norms. It is against common sense. Tell you why?

Ah, Chief, this story is not normal, at least the type you are used to and in my experience, certain things need to be left alone as they are. Thi…

If you are struggling with Type II Diabetes then you know what the image is all about. This is the receiver for my Dexcom 6 transmitter. It tells me what my blood sugar readings are every 5 minutes. When it comes to managing Type II diabetes you really ne…

I am superstitious to some extent, especially about spiritual things. That is the reason you will always see sacramental on my neck.

That part of my story started, rather became obvious to me while I was a free man in Guangzhou, China. In my days in Nige…

For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul - Leviticus 17:11

The average adult has about 10.5 pints of blood and six…

Somhlolo, the wise King of the EmaSwati, stood in contemplation as he watched the white man spread his paper money on the ground, offering it in exchange for the land. “This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe,” he said. “Just as y…

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I have been dealing with that same computer house for about three years. I came across this Abigail Thomas interview that captured my imagination and I needed to photocopy it as study material. The lady is in the class of her own.

I was surprised to le…

Why reason ye these things in your hearts? Mark 2:8

I frequently wonder these days what my thoughts would have been like if I had been raised in Russia, or Buddhism or Islam, or as a Black American. Surely I say to myself that I won’t be thinking the way…

A book review of THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz

Have you ever thought that everything you believe in might not be true? Could it be based on rumors and what society tells you to believe? It’s not about being right or wrong, it’s just a reality ch…

For a 69-year-old man, I am in reasonably good shape. I regularly do 30 to 40-mile bike rides 3 to 4 days a week. Add to that some rigorous hiking in the foothills of Tucson. I had been noticing that over the course of the last 2 to 3 months, my endura…

Although our world has made progress, menstruation is still a taboo subject around the world that includes the idea that women are impure, dirty or sinful while they’re menstruating.

In reality, taboos and false beliefs create an environment where women …

The choices we make, no matter how small, shape our future.

Life lessons are valuable because they often come from difficult experiences.

As we move through different stages of life, we gain new insights and learn new lessons.

From birth to death, we a…

The walls of the room where I am lying are lined with symbols I have never seen. They remind me of Egyptian hieroglyphics, but they are different, more like squiggles and zigzags.
I’m only here because I don’t know where else to turn for help. I don’t eve…

Have you ever noticed that when you have a positive attitude, things seem to go your way more often? It’s not just a coincidence — studies have shown that a positive mindset can have a significant impact on your life.

One of the biggest benefits of a pos…

Wishing you all a happy new month. This is not April fool or any kind of tricks from me, no, it’s wishes from the abyss of my heart to smoother the days in this month for you and your loved ones. I have been posting here for a little while and it seems th…

In today’s fast-paced world, many people feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Between work, family, and other obligations, it can be challenging to find time for self-care. However, taking care of ourselves is essential for our physical, emotional, and ment…

Life is full of ups and downs, and we all experience moments of crisis that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Whether it’s a health scare, a job loss, a breakup, or any other challenging life event, it can be difficult to find hope and meaning in…