This week I read an intriguing article about a man called the “lion whisperer”. A photo portrayed the man peacefully walking in the African bush accompanied by two lions at his side. If you’re like me, you’d say, “Awww. I wish I could do that!” So why is it that we’re drawn to the peaceful…
Tag: relationships
Cousin Reunion
A few days ago I went to a cousin reunion. There were only four of us meeting in a city two and a half days journey from two of the cousins and half a day’s trip from the other two. This event has triggered thoughts about life, death, and legacy. Life, in that it…
Hard Times
My heart is heavy as I write this. Someone I love is being mistreated . Thoughtless words, accusations, insults, and threats are her daily experience. I hope I can share these thoughts with her in small bites when we chat. These are affirmations that help me cope with my troubles. They may help you, too….
Conversations
I’ve been listening to myself lately. You know, listening to myself talking to friends and family. “I did ____ on my project. Then I____. I feel ____. Would you do _____ for me? So I said _____. I’d like to ____.” I, me, my. Oh, my! How inclined I am to talk about me. Why…
Default
“What is she thinking?! Why is she always discontent? Why isn’t she grateful for the good things she does have, instead of complaining about what she doesn’t have? I’ve noticed this is her habitual behavior and it makes those around her as miserable as she is. So it gets easy to avoid her; to cut…
Happy
Cold, windy, grey day. “But it’s late Spring. It’s supposed to be warmer in late Spring,” complain my cold ears, hands and knees as I kneel in the damp earth planting squash starts. Things aren’t always what they should be. I’m thinking the weather reflects the heart-wrenching message I got this morning from…