Before you fall asleep, what’s the last thought you have? Are you thinking about that meeting scheduled at 9:35 am? Or the romantic candlelight dinner with your spouse that was long due? Or, is it in excitement to have the whole day to yourself doing something you really enjoy doing? But have you ever thought, […]

What keeps us going in life? The wholesome sound of laughter from the living room downstairs, the sight of fireworks, or is it the reassuring thought that you will get up in the morning to see the sunrise and do life again? Take a moment to reflect and cherish the moment as you read this

Life is unpredictable.  Yet, if there is one thing that is inevitable in this expedition, it is the end.   It’s a saddening thought that everything; every dream we’ve ever dreamt, every memory we’ve cherished, and every connection we’ve ever had will be reduced to nothing more than rubble and dust.  That’s the law of

How does the belief in the afterlife shapes our perspective? Let’s explore this As you walk through life, basking in the sun, admiring the lush greens of the grass and the vivid hues in the sky, you feel a surge of gratitude in your heart. Pair the scenic beauty with unforgettable moments with your friends

From Christine Colyer-Writer’s Post (Facebook-03/30/25) There comes a moment In grief’s journey when sorrow finally relinquishes her stronghold to the gentle forces of flow, and her jagged edges beginning the lifelong process of being smoothed over by the waters of time. For those experiencing grief, hopefully this description can provide you with another source of

If you are writing an article or book requiring responses to questions you are posing as research for your work, the following experience I had may be useful. The Process: In previous posts I indicated a need for responses to surveys for teens on the subjects of gun violence, social media and the pandemic. There

We previously described body language, tone of voice and words as ways to determine what a person says needs to be substantiated by how it is said and what their body language tells us. Let’s look at ways we can hear how accurately what people say to us and what we say to them is

As a writer, as a partner in a relationship, as a parent, grandparent….and in so many other relationships communicating effectively and accurately is the means not only for understanding and being understood, it also prevents any harm to those you care about. We communicate in a variety of ways effecting how others may or may

If you are someone who wants to write and are not sure how to go about it, here are sources I’ve used in my own writing career. . Observations of people you know, feel inspired to describe. For me, at a very early age, it was a mailman or others who have survived many of

Many people have very different and often conflicting beliefs about so many things. Sports Teams: New York Yankee fan–Boston Red Sox fan Religion: The Jewish Religion-The Catholic Religion Politics: Republican—Democrat However, even with these sources of disagreement there are areas of commonality. Sports: Fans of both teams enjoy the game of baseball. Religion: Different religions