Two kinds of happiness
I think that there are two types of happiness, which I call the outer happiness and the inner happiness. Continue reading Two kinds of happiness
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Just give it a go
Another year has passed, and my birthday has come around again. This year I turned 83. As I looked back on the past year, I am pleased to say that it has been an exciting year for both my family and me. I was able to accomplish things that I wanted to do. I had one of my stories accepted and published in a book. … Continue reading Just give it a go
A worm can turn
If you are going through a period of depression, I can offer this advice: when things aren’t going well, don’t avoid the problem. Every situation provides a learning opportunity as well as an outlet to improve in the long run. Continue reading A worm can turn
React or Respond
To be able to respond rather than react we must know who we are and what we stand for. It is also important to recognise what we have control over and to learn to detach from what we don’t. Continue reading React or Respond
The Echo
Instead of looking at others we need to look within, our attitude often is a mirror of the way people act around us. Like the echo, how we react to others sometimes causes others to react to us. Continue reading The Echo
Fear of Living
Too often, we wait for permission not realising that the only one that gives us permission is ourselves. Stepping out in life can be uncomfortable but it is always worthwhile. Continue reading Fear of Living
The Alpha House
The Alpha House is always there in the back of my mind, to remind me that life goes on and to get the most out of life we need to work at living the type of life we want for ourselves and our families. Continue reading The Alpha House
Working to live
We all work at something. It is important that we enjoy what we do, that we work at living, not just living to work. Continue reading Working to live
Families
There is an old saying that ‘you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family’. Maybe that is a good thing otherwise we might not be chosen ourselves. Continue reading Families
Playing for a Conversation
We all need someone to brighten our day, even if it is only a casual meeting in a park, shopping mall, or sitting at a poker machine. It takes no time at all to say hello, but you never know when it could make someone’s day. Continue reading Playing for a Conversation
When You Get To My Age 