Writing Prompt…

I am involved in the recovery community and attend meetings on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. I find that the fellowship and programs they offer are instrumental in my continued building of a positive lifestyle. I also substitute teach two-to-three times per week. I know this is a paid position, but it does keep meContinue reading “Writing Prompt…”

Where is My Focus?

We all have had unfortunate events in our lives that can cast a shadow on our present moments. Marianne Williamson says that we need to focus on the possibilities of the present and future moments to create a more favorable outlook on life. There is a tendency for people to focus on the tragedies andContinue reading “Where is My Focus?”

Daily Writing Prompt – April 1st

I have a ritual that I do to begin each day. I have several meds that I take each day. I brush my teeth. I have several posts on social media that I’ve posted for quite a few years and I post those. I also have two games I play and post results for, WordleContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt – April 1st”

My New Favorite Song…

While I was at the local cafe’ for breakfast yesterday morning, I heard a somewhat familiar song playing on the intercom. I use the Shazam app on my phone to identify its title and artist and then proceeded to listen to it. The song and its lyrics really struck a chord with me. I sharedContinue reading “My New Favorite Song…”

Another Daily Reading: Touchstones

We all carry it within us: supreme strength, the fullness of wisdom, unquenchable joy. It is never thwarted and cannot be destroyed. But it is hidden deep, which is what makes life a problem.Huston Smith How does a man lose touch with his strength, his wisdom, his joy? Perhaps it is in the nature ofContinue reading “Another Daily Reading: Touchstones”

Daily Readings….

Meditation for the DayBe calm, be true, be quiet. Do not get emotionally upset by anything that happens around you. Feel a deep, inner security in the goodness and purpose in the universe. Be true to your highest ideals. Do not let yourself slip back into the old ways of reacting. Stick to your spiritualContinue reading “Daily Readings….”

There Comes a Time….

For forty-three years, I have been a classroom teacher in some sort or fashion. I spent twenty-nine years as a full-time teacher, most of which were in middle school classrooms. For the past fourteen years, since my retirement in 2010, I’ve been substitute teaching and filling in for teachers on an interim basis. There haveContinue reading “There Comes a Time….”