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Wisdom in everyday life

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  • reducing clutter

    Funny thing about me. I am getting older, but rather than turning into a hoarder, I give and throw stuff away. Lots of stuff. At one time, a habit I found liberating, getting rid of my past, excess stuff. I often go through my things moving out the non-used, making room for new. But in… Read more

  • The Silence or Depression

    I live in Northern Minnesota and I have the great privilege to live with silence. Now, I realize this notion sends most people over the edge of reason. In this day and age, the phone provides constant contact for those who can not tolerate being alone in silence. Silence has become something we now have… Read more

  • Staying in your lane

    Humans as a rule love to be the boss of things. They love to share their opinions and proselytize their beliefs. It is if you think about it a very hive mind behavior. A safety in numbers things. We like it best when others believe as we do and can feel like we are helping… Read more

  • I went walking by the beach this morning allowing the water to wash away my stress. I have loved walking by the ocean since I was young and being here in Santa Monica is such a great gift me. I love the Ocean. The beach itself is mostly devoid of shells and is smooth for… Read more

  • It’s hard to imagine the mind of a human who sees no value in another human. When a person or set of people actually believe they are better than anyone else. How does that even happen? My mind is blown over the audacity of the man who kidnapped the girls from their school. I cannot… Read more

  • The weather around here is awful lately, it’s chilly, foggy, and grey. Nearly summer I am still waiting for the heat. “Rainy and damp, look the sun has forgotten us”, I lament to my dog Zeus as he pleads for a walk. “Please don’t make me go out there”, I plead right back to him.… Read more