Inner peace is a home grown commodity; beginning with the seeds of nourishment, parents loving us when we are babies, then as children. Add the nourishment of loving parents; give the sunshine of growth from personal experiences, life lessons, and a love for our Creator/Spirit/God, as well as our fellow man, and our own peace will … More Which Peace Are We Talking about Here?
One of my four favorite seasons each year is winter. (Yes, for various reasons, I love each one.) I’ve seen them all from South Carolina to the north to the western, mountains of North Carolina, and eastern North Carolina; I have been through one hurricane in New Orleans and one in North Carolina. I have been … More Winter Beauty
In my thirty-seven year-long nursing career, I cared for many patients, many of whom touched my heart in different ways. One lady who still has a place in my heart was a cancer patient, Mrs.Jones. The first time I met her, I was impressed with her indomitable spirit, her sense of humor, and her amazing … More Gift from a Cancer Patient
First joy that awakens me, is my black cat, Norie. She jumps up on my bed and stares at me in the fading darkness, until I wake up to feed her. If I don’t wake up right away, she snuggles up by my head, and we doze for a while. Second joy is expectantly looking … More Five Daily Sources of Happiness for Me
I enjoy going to my home town in Upstate South Carolina. I was born in Greenville and grew up there in a loving family. The first 22 years of my life were spent there, getting my education from first grade through a diploma school for nurses. My husband and I met there too. Greenville is … More I Am Proud of My Home Town Greenville, SC
Life is full of humorous events. Sometimes, I think they help us keep our sanity. It is easy to laugh at mistakes, slip ups, and other embarrassing things others do, but it is harder to laugh at ourselves in our own moment of weakness, at least immediately after they happen.There are a few funny or … More Can You Laugh at Yourself?
Today, I felt led to write this post about little things. Since I had back problems several years ago, I know there are some things I can not do without having pain again, sooner or later. A little back ache after being on my feet for hours without rest tells me that I need to … More Little Things
We have all seen television shows featuring interviews with centenarians. Many of these one hundred plus years “young” souls had wrinkles and white, gray or sparse hair. Many of them were in wheelchairs or not as “able” physically as they used to be. But if you look into the face and eyes of many of … More How to Keep Your Inner Child Alive and Well
Last year, I turned 74. I do not fear aging. So far aging has only affected my back and knees, my brain, my skin and other things I can’t share. But I am thankful for the good health that I do have. I have a good life. My mind is sharp, except for lunch dates … More I’m Getting Older, Thankfully
Someone made a comment about how afraid they frequently felt because of all of the violence around them. She asked, “How can we tell, who the good guys are and who the bad guys are??” I thought about all the people, during my more than seventy-four years, with whom I have shared eye contact; a … More Are You Afraid Sometimes?
Life’s Meaning by Albert Einstein Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into which we were born.When the solution is simple, God is answering. Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. Joy … More Some Wisdom from One of the Wisest
I have always loved this ancient Middle Eastern tale. This story is dear to me because it reminds me of my two sons. If you read the end of the post you will see why. The story may also be a reminder to us to help our brothers and sisters of the world who may … More This Is What Brothers Do
On November 11, 2012, I started writing this blog. I started it with great purpose and hoped that it would help brighten someone’s day or remind someone of something to help them through a rough time. I am the archetypal storyteller, and my friends can vouch for me that I do talk a lot. Well, … More Why “Joyful2beeblogs”?
This is a new year and a new day! Let’s enjoy this year by helping others more, learning new things, treating others with kindness, seeing beauty in nature, enjoying our families, pets, friends, knowledge, and anything wholesome and food for us and our world!
The other night I was so upset about how there is so much hatred and prejudice against other people, who are “different” from “others.” There are people of all kinds, and there is always one who disagrees or doesn’t fit in. There are always people who are stressed, anxious, worried, or angry, fighters, and haters. … More Let There Be Peace on Earth
Do we feel loved and needed when we prepare favorite foods for our children or family? Missing those rosy cheeked little ones, now that they are adults? As the kids become adults and move to college or their own homes, the parent may begin to feel relief or they may start feeling a sense of … More Food, Parenthood and Adulthood
Want some pie? Is food a symbol of love? Is food a substitute for love? Do our families feel loved as they enjoy the food we prepare for them? Let’s think about some of the roles that food may play in our lives. Babies feel loved when fed A baby, while drinking their first food, … More Want Some Food/Love?
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