We struggle to maintain an equilibrium in our lives, but we need continually new people coming into our existence to teach us new things and allow us to grow. They can all be a challenge, but without them, we will stagnate and not experience growth.  But on a less serious note, we will not be able to be the best people we can be, sitting by ourselves and avoiding contact with people.  You have to let others enter your life, have conversations outside of your comfort zone, and grow as a person.  Like food in the body or oxygen in the lungs, other people provide the fuel for ..read more

It all grew out of the pandemic. That is how the tradition started. Like many things in life, good and beautiful things can grow from our challenges. Often, I think that is why these obstacles come into our lives. That is true for haircut day and the monthly joy it brings ..read more

In the tapestry of life, we find a truth, A timeless axiom, age-old and uncouth, Everything changes, a dance so profound, Yet against this rhythm, we often are bound. Why resist the flow, the ever-shifting tide,When within its embrace, our spirits can ride?Human hearts, like seasons, forever evolve,In the intricate dance of problems they solve.Embracing the Dance of Change. The post Embracing the Dance of Change first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

In the embrace of summer's golden rays,Time slows, and worries find their distant ways.A chance to grow, to bloom and rise, Like nature's treasures under azure skies. Thoughts on summer. Free time, a gift, a precious boon, To wander freely, 'neath the shining moon. Exploring realms, both near and far, Discovering wonders, like a shooting star. Warm weather kisses, sun's tender touch, Enveloping us in a gentle clutch. The world awakens in vibrant hue, Inviting us to savor all that's new. With fewer worries, hearts take flight, A carefree dance, in pure delight. Friends laugh and play, their spi ..read more

In our path of life, we seek ease, A gentle breeze to carry us with grace, But challenges arrive, like storms that seize, And push us into paths we can't embrace. The post Challenges In Life first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

In shadows deep, where light retreats, A realm of darkness lies and greets, Its vast expanse, a mystery, The opposite of light's decree. Within us all, it takes a place, A part of life's enduring grace, For knowing darkness, we can stride, Through darkest nights, unafraid, we guide. The post Embracing Darkness first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

In a small town where dreams align, Where golden sunsets warmly shine, High school days, a tapestry spun, We cruised through life, like the setting sun. The post In a Small Town first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

In the river of eternity, Time flows, A current swift, unstoppable it goes, Through the canyons of existence, it carves, A reminder that all we cherish, time starves. The post Time Lines first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

In the heart of Maine, where the lake waters gleam, Where dreams unfurl like ripples in a gentle stream, I was a child, with innocence aglow, Growing up by the lake, where wild spirits flow. The post Where Wild Spirits Grow first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more

The world is full of beauty,If you're only willing to see.The sunbeams dance on the water,The birdsong in the trees. The post The Little Things In Life first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections ..read more