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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You can overcome depression!

Posts in this category explain strategies to overcome depression.  Strategies include including music, art, laughter, pets, anger management, and many more. These posts inform readers of how to sleep well at night, reduce stress, have happy days, and others.

The purpose of these articles is to enable readers to soar like eagles above life’s storms and overcome depression.

BJ’ s vision is insightful and motivating. Her vision brings you a positive outlook on life.  These articles will motivate and inspire you to overcome this issue.

Overcome depression!  Soar like an eagle!

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 reading for children. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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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…


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…


There is a time to stay out of harm’s way, and a time to “FEAR”– face everything and rise! My definition of fear is “face everything and rise”. Until I was almost four years old, I heard loud violent arguing Read more…


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Having a pet is a great way to reduce stress and improve your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Do you want to reduce stress? Burn more calories?  Feel happier? Get a pet. Pets provide more than unconditional love. Owning a Read more…


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You are special. Remember that.     You are special. You may not understand how much you mean to everyone around you. Everyone’s day is happier. Just because you are here.  What you say matters. It touches the hearts of everyone around Read more…


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Always speak kindly. I grew up in a home where people did not speak kindly.  Instead, they yelled and fought constantly. While they fought, I hid in a small cove at the back of my closet with a small tape 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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