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I am interested in humanity, community, my family.
I am an Accountant by day, poet always.
I enjoy most things, I am content and happy with my life. And I am always reaching towards the next goal. I am self-motivated, independent and brave.

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Quick tips for inner peace: 2 of 92

Looking for fast ways to gain inner peace? There are simple measures you can take to relieve your turmoil and restore balance to your life. Remember that no one has really lived unless they have some regrets. Make peace with your regrets. If you need to apologize or make amends, do it. If the person does not accept this, let...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Behind the times: 2 of 40

Little hippie Long hair, bandannas, blue jeans, Tie-dye, toke, turn off Mushroom, cloud and taken Listening first to Tommy Amazed. And war, watching children fly into the jungle Die and return ghosts Assimilate to life Education, leading to the place I stand. Wake up baby boomer, Wondering where it went? Dreams and candles B...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 4 of 73

Physical death is an end we all share. There is no escaping it. We can practice healthy lifestyle choices, and prolong this life, but we will all die. It is a certainty. Death, however, can also occur while our physical life continues. The death of innocence is a terrible event, when all that we believed or held dear s...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals What do you think of the statement, "follow your heart"?: 2 of 30

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears however measured and far away." (Henry David Thoreau) To follow the heart means to trust your instincts. The heart is the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experi...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Should we mourn for the dead?: 1 of 15

Mourning is a natural part of the grieving process. Mourning our loved ones who have passed, is healing. As we cry, as we remember, we are processing the death. This mourning process is a time honored tradition and one of which we can be proud. When a loved one passes, there are emotions of shock, disbelief, abandonment and ...
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Great strength-training exercises for seniors: 1 of 14

When I was 50 years old, I had a hysterectomy. Before this, I wore the same size 7 as in high school; I rode a bike with my grandkids, mowed my lawn, and could lift and carry 60 pounds of topsoil. After the operation, I had difficulty carrying my groceries bags, unloading the dishwasher, and lifting dishes to put them away. ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting How grandparents can ensure the well-being of grandchildren: 1 of 12

Grandparents are an important part of childhood. Parents have to concern themselves not only with the child's discipline and well being, they have to work to support the family. There are so many demands on today's young families; parents appreciate the emotional support grandparents can give. But the kids really like it too...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Long-distance grandparenting: 3 of 35

Grandparents are important in the life of a child. While mom and dad have the daunting responsibility of discipline, manners, and schoolwork, children long for the place where their smile is enough to get a hug. Grandparents who live long distances from their grandchildren can still create a warm, loving relationship with th...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Introducing spirituality into your daily routine: 1 of 11

Spirituality is usually associated with a higher power. To bring spirituality into everyday life is to seek harmony between the mind and the body, and to explore the traits that draw us closer to God. Or to find a way to make sense of the world, and manage the stress and disappointments that sometimes seem too frequent. We w...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The entrance requirements for getting into Heaven: 3 of 30

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to s...