What Happens When We Pass

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,

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Afterlife and Hope

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

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Heightened Senses = Appreciation of Life =Peace & Tranquility

Although this topic doesn’t relate directly to the Second Edition of Peace: The Other Side of Anger, it is capable of bringing more calmness when situations cause you to feel unhinged, stressed, angry or any other intense emotion. Focusing your senses in a particular setting, on a memory, or a person you love has the

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Teen Opinions

(From the Second Edition of Peace: The Other Side of Anger) On previous posts, I mentioned adolescents were asked to complete surveys on gun violence, social media and the pandemic. The goal of having their input on these subjects is to provide some idea of their thinking and help you better understand the impact these

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The Two Sides of Acceptance

Where do we derive acceptance?  Some, and rightfully so, feel a person should strive to accept themselves and who they are – physically, emotionally and psychologically. From self – acceptance comes a peacefulness, a satisfaction. For others, acceptance can come from others by experiencing a sense of belonging. Without meeting this need, often the other

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Peace: The Other Side of Loss

There are many sources of loss – relationships, jobs, health, death. The greater the loss the more intense the feeling. In other words, “How important was this in our lives?” The answer to this question describes the depth of this deficit in our life. It is difficult to understand. Many times we ask, “Why did

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