Time is cruel in melancholy’s capture A lover’s sacred dance Stained in my dreamy trance With echos of love’s laughter O Cherished in my mind’s reserve  Weaved into a thought that glows  It takes all the sorrow away Until nothing but a smile shows... Time is sweetened in joy’s rapture  Lips that kissed learn how to smile  Sinking into memories all the while  With hearts that dare not to fracture By Angela Puorro ..read more

  Today is a new day.  A bright sunshiny one. Don't bring all your cares  Just for today Throw them free into the wind Let your hair down and live for today Tomorrow will come anyway And you'll be ready ..read more

  How to start living the life of your dreams?  The first step is actually to stop dreaming and start planning! and then stop planning and actually schedule it!  Even if the only step you can take at first is a small step. Small steps done consistently can lead to great things!  You are worth it and you can live the life of your dreams once you conquer your limiting beliefs ..read more

 How to deal with toxic people There are many reasons why people are toxic and negative.  It may stem from a bad childhood or upbringing.  They might not have felt love or caring in their home when they were growing up.  It might be an enduring pattern of cynicism and negativity that has become engrained in their mind.  It might also be a way of seeking attention.  When someone always has to be "the worst" that is a sign that they are focused on their ego just the same as someone who always needs to be the best.  They crave attention even if it is negative.&n ..read more

 How to change to a positive mindset Are you always thinking negatively?  Do you feel like your life has no purpose?  That you can never win? Negative thinking attracts negative energy.  Some people love negative energy, they seem to live in that negative space because they got so used to it and they crave attention and affection.  The trouble with living in that space is that nothing good ever comes from it. Have you ever noticed that some people do nothing but complain and they seem to always have problems?  That is because their vibrations are at a very low le ..read more

Love     Is just like that         The dark days came and we got to work Sewing, hawking, raffling what we have to give      We have big plans           To make the world a better place We are determined       To leave it better Than we found it            The days of destruction are over No more blackness inky waters stagnating in filth      We are the new generation           We roll up our sleeves and get to work It’s a new vision, a ..read more

You! unbelievable      undeniable it was always you    you know how to make it            not fake it                 and shake it cause you rock my world i cant believe I didnt see it before cause it was always you           angel of my days ..read more

     Author Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul) recommends writing a Victory Log.  To start you choose five things that are small (or big) victories from the past day and today. This helps to celebrate achievements and create positive feelings.  Try to find your five!  It's not hard and chances are you will come up many more than five in a day.  My five are: 1. Hiked up a challenging mountain!  2. Went to feed and give clothes and shoes to the homeless.  It feels so good to spread love and hope. 3. Met a new friend who likes to help people like I do. 4. Packed up a birthday gift fo ..read more

Postcards from Libya      It was almost noon and it had been a fairly productive day.  Living and working in Libya was not always easy.  He missed home and family.  At times it was difficult understanding the culture and the people.  They were hospitable but tough and aggressive at the same time.   He had made friends though and become fond of his coworkers even though he did not speak much to them.      Today was different.  He could feel it in his bones.  When the phone rang he was only a little bit surprised.  In those days there was no internet and phone calls from abroad were really ..read more

Grateful Thankful Blessed Today I feel blessed I look around and see So many beautiful things around me I see your smiling face Your kind heart Full of grace It's the little things That make me smile Make me want to Stop and stay a while Feeling thankful Feeling blessed I am grateful It's the best Written by L. Zaki 9/22/19 ..read more