The term grief empowerment is an oxymoron. These two words should not go together. The Merriman-Webster Dictionary defines grief as “deep and poignant emotional distress caused by or as if by bereavement.” A best-selling book known as the Grief Recovery Handbook describes loss as “grief is the normal and natural […]
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The Fear of Success is the Craziest, but it is Real
One wonders why most of the world gravitates to mediocrity. The graveyard is littered with people who gave the excuse that life became too hard and it was just easier to settle and complain. The complaints followed them to the grave, regret becoming one of their last thoughts. Oddly enough, […]
Read MoreGrief Makes People Believe 8 Billion Other Opinions Matter
Our world has close to 8 billion inhabitants. This means that from the youngest person that can form one to the oldest, every one with one thinks their opinion matters most. To a certain degree, this is true because we need to value how we feel about things. Unfortunately, when […]
Read MoreGrief and Benefit: Oxymorons that Compliment
When the words ‘benefit’ and ‘loss’ are put together, it appears to be a huge oxymoron. The crazy thing is that there are true benefits in the losses that people suffer. The actual act that caused the loss is not the benefit, nor is the person, place, or thing lost […]
Read MoreExperiences Will Let You Know if You are Meant to Be a Laborer or a Creator
Have you ever felt that you were meant to do something more? Have you had experiences that, in your mind’s eye, should have been right but come to find that you were upended for some reason? It is wild, but the universe will tell you about the moves you have […]
Read MoreNo One Wants to Talk About the One Thing We All Will Experience
Death is a taboo subject in many cultures, so much so that some choose not to discuss any aspect until it happens. Death is a 100% guarantee for all of us at some point in life, yet according to a 2022 article in Statisa, in 2018, less than 6% of […]
Read MoreGrief and Depression Can Birth Creativity
The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]
Read MoreHuman Nature vs. Human Decision
Human action is always based on making a decision. Sometimes, the decision aligns with human nature; other times, it runs counter. It is either one or the other. Everyone knows a person who drinks too much, and they know they do, but their human decision is to continue because human […]
Read MoreSome of Our Most Beautiful Gifts Come in “Shitty” Wrapping Paper
Have you ever received a present wrapped up in shopping bag paper and taped together with duct tape? I have. It came in the form of marriage, which appeared to be fantastic on the surface but became a disaster over time. It turned out to be the best gift I […]
Read MoreMaking a Choice to Take the Chance: Either Stay a Fan or Become a Player
People are paid millions of dollars to perform for others. It can be in sports, music, or other entertainment. Onlookers do things like buy their T-shirts, jerseys, or memorabilia. It begs the question, why do we support others but do not believe we have the capability to do the things […]
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