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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

Category Archives: How Can I Be Happy?

Be happy in spite of your circumstances!

This category teaches readers how to be happy no matter what the circumstances in your life are.  Topics include positive ways you can impact your thoughts, things you can do to improve your outlook on life, 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 inspire you to have a positive outlook on life.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic book for children 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.

Soar like an eagle over life’s storms!  Have a positive outlook and be happy!

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Rules for Aging Wisely

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy? May 1, 2024
Encouraging you to age wisely on Near a River.

If every person were to age wisely, the world would be a much better place. Each one of us, including every child, gets older every day.  Those of us who have lived over 50 years have probably learned how to Read more…

On Friendship

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, Training for Success May 1, 2024
Encouraging you to maintain friendship on Near a River.

Friendship is a truly special gift. The dictionary defines friendship as “a state of mutual trust and support”.  I love this definition of friendship because it is what I look for in my friends. We need to select friends very Read more…

Albert Einstein’s Advice for a Successful Life

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, The Power of Positive Thinking!, Training for Success March 15, 2020

Albert Einstein died in 1955 but his advice is still applicable today. We all know that Einstein was a genius in science.  He wrote the mass-energy formula, the world’s most famous equation.  Did you know that he was also a Read more…

You Never Know When…

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Encouraging you to know to always be kind on near a river.

You never know when someone will repay your kindness with an even greater kindness! A poor young man was selling door to door to put himself through college.  At the end of the day, he reached into his pockets and Read more…

At Peace With the World

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Change the World? March 15, 2020
Encouraging you to live at peace with the world on near a river.

Today I feel at peace with the world around me. When I tell people I am a writer, they usually tell me it must be great to work at home.  They ask me what I write, and then they change Read more…

A Pearl of Wisdom

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, Overcome Anxiety, Overcome PTSD March 15, 2020
Encouraging you to heed this pearl of wisdom on near a river.

A pearl of wisdom that everyone should read. An oyster is soft, tender, and vulnerable.  Without the sanctuary of its shell it could not survive.  But oysters must open their shells in order to “breathe” water.  Sometimes while an oyster Read more…

Make Someone’s Day!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Change the World?, Overcome Anxiety, Overcome Depression, The Power of Positive Thinking! March 15, 2020
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…

Who You Are

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, The Power of Positive Thinking! March 6, 2020
Encouraging you to appreciate who you are on near a river.

You are beautiful and valuable for who you are right now! On day, a crow was living happily until he saw a peacock dancing in the forest. The crow felt very jealous.  He wanted to be as beautiful and happy Read more…

The Power of Hugging!

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Change the World?, How Can I Communicate Effectively?, How Can I Heal My Body? March 15, 2020
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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…

BJ’s Creed

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Change the World? March 6, 2020
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…

"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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