When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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Encouraging you to hug for your health on near a river.

Improve your health by hugging as much as possible every day of your life! When I was a child, my Grandma always gave me lots of hugs.  Her hugs made me feel better no matter what was going on in Read more…


Look for the bright spots in your life when life tries to drag you down! I have a new “adopted Mom”.  She is definitely a bright spot in my life! On Mother’s Day, I could not communicate with my Mother.  Read more…


Encouraging you to smile and feel better on near a river.

Smile and you will feel better! When I was young, I smiled most of every day.  Nothing got me down.  Even my mother, who was usually mean to me, could not get me down.  My Grandma had taught me to Read more…


Encouraging you to avoid negative thoughts on near a river.

Recent research proves that negative thoughts impact your mind and body. Recently I have been feeling overwhelmed by life events.  We are moving to a different home and preparing our current home for its new owners. However, I have had Read more…


Encouraging you to keep your life keys on near a river.

A simple strategy to keep the keys so others cannot drive you over the edge! Yesterday something happened that caused me to experience both anxiety and depression.  I read a book and took a nap to feel better.  Then this Read more…


Encouraging you to eliminate futility in your life on near a river.

How to eliminate futility in your life to improve your well being! Frequently the trees that surround our mountain home drop sticks into our yard.  This morning I noticed an odd-looking stick from a white birch tree.  It was about Read more…


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Finally reaching a goal as small as getting a Pepsi can from behind a fence improved my issues. We live in a rural mountain community.  The scenery is beautiful, but too often people passing by throw their trash by the Read more…


Encouraging you to make a difference in how you feel on near a river.

You can make a difference in how you feel. My husband and I are two different people with the similar health issues.  We both have major depression, PTSD, and anxiety issues.  How we cope makes a huge difference in how Read more…


ANTs are Automatic Negative Thoughts.  Do you know how to squash yours? Your thoughts determine how you feel.  And you can decide to change your thoughts to improve how you feel. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?  Read more…


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Six methods to get motivated in spite of your depression. When you feel depressed, your battery is dead. You simply cannot start your engine and get moving. Once you jump your engine, it is easier to get moving. But how Read more…

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