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I'm a very spiritual person, and that tends to shine through whenever I write. Hopefully you'll take a few minutes to discover that for yourself.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forever: 7 of 23
Whenever I look in your eyes, I'm nearly brought to tears. Your loving heart, mature and wise, embraces all my fears. With just a touch you comfort me, and with a kiss I melt. The feelings you arouse in me are ones I've never felt. You've given me such happiness, such ecstasy and bliss. I never dreamed that love could be as ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcoholism affects families: 2 of 6
Shame. Fear. Resentment. There's nothing nice to be said about the effects of alcoholism. It's a disease, and it's deadly. It's not contagious, yet it's quite capable of killing everyone it touches. Physically, emotionally, socially - literally. I believe I was ten years old the first time we had to call the police. Not long... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search tips for the over 50s: 5 of 10
I'd heard rumors about it, but I had a hard time believing them. If someone is let go after 40 years of employment, there must be a good reason for it, right? And if someone is denied a position they believe they're perfect for, it's got to be because the employer found a better fit. Surely no reputable company would turn aw... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Tarot cards: Death: 8 of 15
Sit back and relax you're NOT going to die. 'Least not right now. This little card that's causing you so much grief is actually telling you that something in your life has the potential to come to an end. Could be a job, a relationship, a streak of bad luck... could be anything, but it's usually not your life. When someone g... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Quick tips for inner peace: 62 of 112
Acquiring inner peace is a gradual process. It's the journey we make to get there the small, gratifying steps we take that fill us with instant joy. There are opportunities everywhere, and each one you take advantage of will assist you in finding the peace within. Prayer is my favorite way of entering a blissful state. Who k... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Women and marriage to an older man: 12 of 19
Age is mind over matter. That's what I've always heard. But ask the parent of a teenage girl who wants to date an older man, and I bet they'll tell you differently! I know, because I was that teenage girl. And now at the age of 34, I still am. I never quite outgrew my fascination with older men. Good thing, too, because if I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Common difficulties that working moms face: 23 of 31
As a working mother, I feel justified in saying life' is one of the greatest challenges we face. To really live, one must have time to live. One must have energy to spare, friends to share with, and a few extra dollars certainly wouldn't hurt. Quite honestly, I have none of these things. I don't know many working moms who do... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 328 of 431
*(If you're easily offended, please skip this short poem. I refrained from using the nasty words I used in the original version so as to not upset anyone, but I believe the blanks get the point across quite nicely. Thanks!)* __________________________________ I used to think the world of you. Now you make me sick. I thought ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The nature of a mother's love: 27 of 31
Hum-drum Mum I was always famous for knowing every song that came on the radio. Quicker than any game show contestant, I'd let the first beat register, than pound out the rest on my steering wheel. I'd sing along with everything, enjoying the rhythm far too much to consider the lyrics. Ahhh, the carefree pleasures of being s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Easy ways to learn to meditate: 63 of 67
How great would it be to snap your fingers and make all of your stress go away? If you knew there was a process nearly as simple, would you try it? Most people are put off by the thought of learning something new, especially when the word meditation is involved. They've heard people talking. They know just enough about medit... More..