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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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Some strategies to live happily. We have two dogs, Simba and Chico.  Both are rescues and each one has his own issues but we love both of them anyway. Recently we walked them to the cul de sac at the Read more…


Encouraging you to give yourself the gift of Serenity on Near a River.

Happy New Year 2018!  Here is a Serenity Prayer for everyone for every day of the New Year! Grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The motivation to change the things I can, And the strength Read more…


Encouraging you to overcome depression and anxiety on near a river.

Five activities that help me cope with depression and anxiety. I have endured depression and anxiety for years.  I seldom take medication to calm down.  Certain activities help me calm down, relax, and feel well again. Here are the activities Read more…


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Three healthy thinking strategies you can use to control negative thoughts and anxiety.  Negative thoughts trigger anxiety.   To prevent this from happening, practice healthy thinking. Here are three ways to practice healthy thinking. Recover from downer thoughts.  Figure out which Read more…


Encouraging you to find a healthy environment on near a river.

How to  calm anxiety by calming your environment. Recently I had a day of depression and anxiety.  I blamed my depression and anxiety on loss of control caused by deaths of two people I love and on being stuck in Read more…


My Grandma taught me to celebrate love. All holidays celebrate love. From Valentine’s Day to Christmas, every holiday celebrates love. Valentine’s Day celebrates loving relationships. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrate love for parents. Fourth of July celebrates love for Read more…


Believe you will succeed.  This is the first key to success. You can make your dreams come true!  In case you are asking how, I will explain. First, you must believe in yourself and your ability to make your dream Read more…


A great way to celebrate Easter is to learn the lessons from the Easter story. The Bible tells the story of Easter.  Most of us have heard it many times.  But can we learn from the Easter story? Here are Read more…


Four simple ways to practice patience. Life requires patience.  Patience leads to success.  But how can you develop patience? Here are four strategies for developing patience. Practice emotional survival It is easy to become addicted to expressing anger and frustration Read more…


Encouraging you to understand why patience is important on near a river.

Patience is one attribute of a successful person. Successful people have something in common–patience. We are still waiting for tires we ordered a few weeks ago.  This situation has allowed me  to practice self-control. I continually remind myself that I Read more…

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