Being part of a Sangha provides a sense of belonging, an essential aspect of human experience. In today’s fast-paced world, where isolation is increasingly common, the support of a community can be a lifeline. Engaging with others who share similar values, challenges, and aspirations creates ...
I went home after two days and life has been good again. Really good. A week later I was finally back at work, after four weeks gone. And that’s where I’m leaving this novel update for now, except to say that I am so grateful for the care that I’m receiving, both personally ...
But, it isn’t constant. I doubt I even think about him every day. Which is normal, but it doesn’t sound very good. There are a lot of people in my life I love, but don’t think about every day. That doesn’t mean I don’t love them. It just means I’m living my life ...
In my novelRansom River, heroine Rory Mackenzie has a motto: Fall seven times, get up eight. That’s my motto too. So let me repeat what I said that got the sourpuss riled up: All my life I’ve wanted to write. Somehow, some way. So I wrote at night while teaching. I wrote wh...
Have a dose of what life is really like living here – from my single-handed destruction of the Turkish language, random arguments with random relatives about everything from apples to vaginas to learning the secrets to making the perfect içli köf
Technology can feel more alone because people can become more obsessed with social media connections than real-life connections. Another recent study found that 48% of respondents only had one confidant compared to an identical study 25 years ago when people said they’d about three people they ...
This blog is of the life of Carol and Richard after retiring from Silicon Valley in the USA. We moved to India in 2007 to stay at the foot of the holy mountain, Arunachala. Then after eight amazing years, we moved to Mexico, where we now reside. We love
But we also need to understand that “failure” is a part of life. It’s normal and it doesn’t lessen our worth. Accept it, grow from it and move forward! Let me know what you think! Share this: Facebook Twitter Reddit Email ...
WE WILL MISS YOUR PRESENCE in the upcoming holiday – but – we will call to mind memories and stories of our life with you- “Dad loved pie of any kind” –“He hated to lose at any game” –“He had a joyful laugh” – and “Remember the time…..”. You will be fully presen...
I will to the best of my ability try and supply you with the best and most knowledgeable information I can. My goal is to help those, as I at one time needed help to grow spiritually and mentally. My life has had its up and downs and I hope to help you navigate them. ...