I stood up for myself today

I have silently taken the sarcastic insults that are over done. There comes a point when the jokes are no longer jokes, and today I said no. I came back and said enough is enough, and that out in public is not where it should happen.

I am a beautiful person inside and out, and to continually have to hear about my short comings be pointed out to others, I don't even know, is wrong. It shows me there is no respect for me as a human being. It also makes me won... read more

I once had a wise crone once say, “When people ask me to take sides, I will choose the other person.” Why would she say that? Friends don’t ask friends to take sides. Those who aren’t into drama aren’t going to tell other’s about stuff in their life if it might cause damage the other person.

I was told the other day that I don’t talk about my situation, so people will make judgment calls on what they hear. Sorry, but that makes no sense at all. I guess if someone wants to make a judgment ... read more

Advice from a Tree
By Ilan Shamir

Dear Friend,

Stand Tall and Proud
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth
Reflect the light of a greater source
Think long term
Go out on a limb
Remember your place among all living beings
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter

Feel the wind an... read more