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 read out loud on near a river.

Want to enjoy even more benefits of reading?  Try reading out loud. I read out loud.  When my husband is not interested in what I am reading, he does not like this.  But I need to do it because I 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…


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…


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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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Enable your struggling loved one to be an overcomer! Life is harder when your loved one struggles with a major issue such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any physical issue. You may feel depressed yourself because your loved one has an Read more…

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