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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Be a world changer and change the world around you!

This category teaches readers how to be a world changer and change the world for the better. Topics include positive ways you can impact others’ lives, problem-solving skills, how you can help end drug abuse and violence, and more.  Like the other categories, its ultimate purpose is to enable readers everywhere to soar like eagles above life’s storms.

Bobbie J Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. Her vision brings you a successful and positive outlook on life.  These articles will enable, motivate, and encourage you to change the world around you.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children’s book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives.

Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that all children become strong readers and soar above life’s storms.

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Encouraging you to realize that more is not better on near a river.

More is sometimes better, sometimes not! Do you always want more?  Or are you content with what you have? Sometimes more is better, and sometimes it simply isn’t. In our culture, most people are overwhelmed by too much stress, too Read more…


Encouraging you to make someone's day on near a river.

Make someone else’s day happy every day of your life and you will feel happy also! There was a rich man and a poor man.  The rich man usually only thought of himself while he poor man was different—he had Read more…


Encouraging you with motivation to overcome depression on near a river.

A simple way to find motivation to change your world. Sometimes we realize that something needs to be done but we cannot force ourselves to get up and do it.  I often want to just lie in bed in the Read more…


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Never underestimate the power of hugging, one of the most effective miracle drugs in the universe! Share the Love So beautiful ❤ Posted by Life Changing Videos on Saturday, July 1, 2017   A hug gives you comfort. It makes Read more…


Encouraging you to read BJ's creed on near a river.

This is my creed, what I believe.  What do you believe?   BJ’s Creed I am loving and kind to all.  Therefore, I welcome into my life all who are kind to others. I am content with what I have, Read more…


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What is the answer to violence in the world? Violence begins in childhood, with the delicate balance of negative and positive factors in a child’s life. As children, we all need positive factors to balance the negatives.  Positive factors include Read more…


You can change the life of one child and improve the world! Do you want to make a difference in the world? Of course you do! Here are two ways you can change a child’s world.  Purchasing things a child Read more…


Encouraging you to become a human eagle on near a river.

Become a human eagle by developing the success mindset! The bald eagle is the emblem of the United States for a reason.  It stands for strength, courage, determination, focus, and success.  Having the mindset of an eagle is vital to Read more…


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Use these strategies to develop the peace of an eagle within yourself! Lone eagles, soaring in the clouds, fly with silent, peaceful poise. While turkeys, in their earth-bound crowds, fill the atmosphere with noise. –Author unknown. People who are like Read more…


Yes, you can change the world.  You can make the world a better place! Look in the mirror. Do you realize you are looking at an awesome and unique person? You are awesome and unique…and you can change the world! Read more…

"Each reader's heart is like an eagle's and can soar above the storms in life..." - Near a River's Author, BJ Rae.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children's book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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