Monthly Archives: October 2021

THE FAMILY ALBUM: Mrs. Irene Poynter

I would never trade growing up in Elwood, Indiana for any place else in the world because I got to know some of the most wonderful folks. Our neighbors were bonus uncles and aunts, always keeping an eye on the … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GRREAT DAY: Transforming Anger to Light

This is not my post nor writing. This is from DailyOM. When we have anger that is lingering, we can give it to the earth to transmute and give a new purpose. As humans, we all have anger, sometimes more … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GRREAT DAY: Being Aware is the First Step

This is not my post nor writing. This is from DailyOM. There is freedom that comes with awareness, because with it comes the opportunity to make a choice. Life is a journey comprised of many steps on our personal path … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GRREAT DAY: The First Moments of the Day

This is not my post nor writing. This is from DailyOM. Each morning when we awake, we have an opportunity to create our day with what inspires us the most. The moment during the day when we very first open … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GRREAT DAY: Taking time for yourself

This is not my post nor writing. This is from DailyOM. Making time for the activities that contribute to your spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish. Modern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Balancing Your Warrior Spirit

I did not write this post. It is from DailyOM. Balancing Your Warrior Spirit When we recognize our warrior self, we can exhibit strength without sacrificing tenderness. The human soul is dynamic, adapting readily to the changing conditions we encounter … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Finding Freedom in No

I did not write this post. It is from DailyOM. Finding Freedom in No Saying No to somebody when we’re used to saying Yes, can be challenging as we fear being rejected. Many of us, from childhood on, are taught … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Spending time with nature

I did not write this blog post. It is from DailyOM. Because we instinctively know that nature is good for us on many levels, it’s not unusual to feel powerfully drawn to it. In this modern age, we spend so … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Trees shedding their bark

I did not write this blog post. This is from DailyOM. Like a tree, our growth depends upon our ability to soften, loosen, and shed defenses we no longer need. Trees grow up through their branches and down through their … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Relaxing from home

I did not write this blog entry. It is from DailyOM. If you can’t get away on a vacation, turn your home into an instant vacation place. Throughout our lives, most of us are led to believe that relaxation is … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Worth

This is not my writing but from the DailyOM site. Your worth is not a product of your intelligence, your talent, your looks, or how much you have accomplished. Though much of who and what we are changes as we … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Trying to return to routine

September 27th was my last official blog offered by my own hand, the others, labeled as MAKE IT A GREAT DAY, were from DailyOM that is one of my favorite sites. The seasonal weather change, which has always sacked my … Continue reading

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