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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Encouraging you to learn from the story of the frogs on near a river.

The story of the frogs has an important lesson for all of us. A group of frogs were traveling through the forest when two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit Read more…


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What would your one resolution for next year be?  Here is my choice. Please don’t make another resolution you won’t keep. Make an achievable resolution that will take you to new heights in 2020! Love yourself as you are–unconditionally! Doing Read more…


In 2020, I hope you look inside your soul and find your passion. Doing this will release you from the shadows in your life and fulfill your heart and mind. Find your passion simply by focusing on what excites you. Read more…


Encouraging you to enjoy the incredible gift of a hug on near a river.

Read this special note about an incredible gift! Hugging is healthy.  It helps the body’s immune system, reduces stress, and has no unpleasant side effects.  Also, it is natural and contains no chemicals or artificial ingredients or pesticides or preservatives. Read more…


Have you ever been in a difficult situation and didn’t know what to say? If so, read on and find some ideas for those sticky moments… One common problem among all humanity in every country is suddenly not knowing what Read more…


Encouraging you to do this job on near a river.

Just what does the job of motherhood entail? Everyone wants a good Mother.  But what does every one want in a Mother?  Job description for the position of Mother Title:  Upper Management/Facilitator Coordinator This is a great upper management opportunity Read more…


The world would be a much better place, if only people would respect differences. A true story… A woman arrived at an imaging center for a diagnostic study. She was on crutches and wore a “cast shoe”, one designed for Read more…


Encouraging you to find a great gift for your loved on on near a river.

Looking for some great gift ideas that anyone will love?  Look no further… Want some ideas for gifts for anyone?  Try these.  I guarantee you that whoever you give them to will love them. I get no money from recommending Read more…


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This bingo story has a teachable lesson. This afternoon a friend invited me to a party. I felt tired and wanted to stay home. But I wanted to be polite so I summoned the energy to attend instead of lying Read more…


Encouraging you to have a fantastic life on near a river.

Want to know what you can do to make your life fantastic? Want to have a fantastic life?  Try doing at least two of these things each day… Take a walk every day for at least 15 minutes.  As you 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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