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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For Veterans, Very Special People!

Articles in this category cover a variety of topics especially for Veterans.  Topics include the life of a military working dog in Vietnam, depression, anxiety, PTSD, success, and many more. The goal of these articles is to enable every (wo)man who served our country to soar like an eagle above life’s storms.

Writer BJ Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. It brings every Veteran a successful and positive outlook on life.

These articles honor Veterans.  They also inspire and encourage each and every Veteran to cope with their issues. BJ’s husband is a Vietnam Veteran.

BJ also hopes that all Veterans soar like an eagles above the storms in their lives!

Let the encouraging words in these bobbiejrae posts help you

soar like an eagle above life’s storms.

A reason to smile…

Give yourself these gifts!

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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…


These lifestyle changes will improve your PTSD symptoms. Years ago, I had been knocked down the stairs too many times.  My then husband had hit me in the head too many times.  He yelled at me abusively too many times Read more…


Encouraging you to calm anxiety on near a river.

You can calm anxiety by integrating certain strategies into our daily life. Living with anxiety is hard.  Millions of people struggle with anxiety every day.  Calming anxiety is a long-term process.  But you can integrate  some ways to calm anxiety 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…


When life gives me lemons, I make lemonade. Lemonade is tasty, but its main ingredient is bitter.  I have a recipe for lemonade that I have made many times in my life. Here is my recipe: Mix lemons (life challenges) Read more…


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Overcome your depression the way Ashley Judd overcame hers! My husband and I both have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I have overcome my depression issues. He is still working on his. I always encourage him to use Ashley Read more…


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Just how does music improve life? Whether you like rock or Christian music, I am sure you agree with me that music makes life better. The power of music! Did you know that music heals the body and the brain?  It Read more…

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