Pam Reynolds
Mother of 4 Grandmother of 10
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The Insignificant Life
So many times as I have moved onward with my life, I look back and recall various events. What is astonishing to me, is the people who stand out, as the ones who have either made a difference in my life or inspired me to do and be better. They are sometimes not the people that I knew well, or that played a significant role in my life, yet I clearly remember how they influenced me, and how they made me feel.
Are You Acquainted With The Hazards Of Guilt?
“Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is
Learning How To Fight Nicely
I think we might be low on encouragement. We all need it and want it, yet most of us most of the time never get it. Are we all so deprived, or tired that we can’t muster any kind words for each other. I know there are so many times I’d rather lash out at someone, in order to diffuse my anger. It might be that a bit of encouragement would surprise us, and disarm us in the process.
Pride Is Virtuous
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of
When Envy Activates Suspicion
“Sometimes our candle goes out,but is blown into flame by an encounter with another human being.” Albert Schweitzer How are your days progressing? As one gets older the times seem to manifest bittersweet memories. We
5 Useful Tips for Navigating Dementia After 60 – The Advice of a Caring Daughter
In the past months, I have been navigating the rough and turbulent waters of dementia, trying to cope with the changes I observe in my mother’s behavior. I was oblivious at first – or perhaps
How to Recover From A Crushing Setback After 60
When we are sad it feels like we don’t know which way to go or what to do. The lost feeling creeps in and we begin to question every decision we make. Not only that, but we doubt so many of our past decisions that we think contaminate every area of our lives.
Avoidance Continues the Confrontation
“The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.” Thomas Carlyle At various times we have a conflict with a friend or relative. It is common and is usually the result