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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: For Veterans

For Veterans, Very Special People!

Articles in this category cover a variety of topics especially for Veterans.  Topics include the life of a military working dog in Vietnam, depression, anxiety, PTSD, success, and many more. The goal of these articles is to enable every (wo)man who served our country to soar like an eagle above life’s storms.

Writer BJ Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. It brings every Veteran a successful and positive outlook on life.

These articles honor Veterans.  They also inspire and encourage each and every Veteran to cope with their issues. BJ’s husband is a Vietnam Veteran.

BJ also hopes that all Veterans soar like an eagles above the storms in their lives!

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

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A Monster or Not a Monster?

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, Overcome Anxiety May 1, 2024
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Is it a monster?  Or is it just something ordinary? This morning we took our dogs to the Veterinarian.  Simba has issues with other dogs so I went in with Chico and scoped out the waiting room. No other dogs 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…

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…

A Love Story

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans March 6, 2020
Encouraging you to appreciate a love story on near a river.

Begin and end each day with kindness. Before long you will probably write your own love story! “I love you more than you love me”, she says in the morning when she first opens her eyes as they snuggle together Read more…

Improve Your Loved One’s Attitude!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, For Veterans, How Can I Communicate Effectively?, The Power of Positive Thinking!, Training for Success March 6, 2020
Encouraging you to improve your loved's attitude on near a river.

If your loved one needs to improve his attitude, you can help! Do you enjoy being around someone with a bad attitude?  I certainly do not. You can help someone you care about improve their bad attitude.  I used to 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…

Having a Bad Day?

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Heal My Body?, Overcome Anxiety, Training for Success December 11, 2023
Encouraging you to turn around a bad day on near a river.

Five healthy and inexpensive ways to cope with stress on a bad day! Are you having a bad day?  Please do not let it drag you down! Last Friday, I had a really bad day.  Ken Dunn (affiliated with Rebel Read more…

Enjoy Life!  Go Leaf Peeping!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy? March 6, 2020
Encouraging you to go leaf peeping on near a river.

Take a mental health break from your daily grind and go leaf peeping! Do you enjoy nature?  Do you need a break from your daily grind?  If so, read on! I love to leaf peep, to drive and look at Read more…

Love Coffee?

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Heal My Body? May 1, 2024
Encouraging you to love coffee on near a river.

If you love coffee, this article is for you! Do you love coffee? I do not drink coffee.  Caffeine makes me unable to sleep at night no matter what time I drink it.  But most people do, including my husband.  Read more…

Succeed in All Relationships

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, For Veterans, How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Communicate Effectively?, Training for Success March 15, 2020
Encouraging you to listen more than you talk on Near a River.

Listen more than you talk to have successful relationships! How can you succeed in all relationships?  You can listen more than you talk. Talking more than listening hurts all relationships.  Relationships with family members, friends, coworkers, your boss. No one 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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