I have a favourite story that I want to share with you in order to present my opinion about whether a person can change their ways or not. Here goes...A scorpion needed to get across the river but of course was unable to swim. He pondered his situation when he happened to see a frog about to jump in. "Wait", he cried, "take me on your back across the river." The frog, keeping his distance said "I can't take you across the river. If I let you on my back, you will sting me and I will die." The ... Read Full Story

How many times have you heard that expression only to realize that you have been doing exactly what you have been told not to. What does that one mean? As I understand it, it means that if you walk around saying things like I wish I was different, and then when you fall and break your leg, now successfully changing the way you were, you are surprised and ask why me? My favourite hero, Einstein, said that if you believe yourself to be a fool or a genius, either way, you're right! It's truly th... Read Full Story

Why is it that when people start really getting up there in years, they decide that it's time to divvy up the spoils? My Aunt who is a lovely lady and has been inspirational most of my life is now 82 years of age. She has trouble with her back and as a result is unable to walk very far without the assistance of a walker. She doesn't complain much about pain and tries her best to carry on life as usual. Lately though, she has been taking "inventory" of her belongings and discharging where they... Read Full Story

I often like to think about what the best is around me. We have a tendency to see the worst always and media, plus preconceived notions help us do that admirably. I prefer to see the best in everything. No that is not unrealistic. I can accept that sometimes we don't get the happy ending. But I know for certain out of terrible things can come some very positive outcomes. The first thing has to be perception. Don't always see it as bad or that it has been done to you. See it as an opportunity ... Read Full Story

I was feeling a little reflective today thinking about all the people in my life who have been there for me at one time or another and how I loved them and appreciated them. It always seems a little sappy to be thinking about how things could have been worse if not for ( you fill in the blank) but really we should be taking the time to be positive and understanding those things in our lives happen because ultimately they enrich us. No one can be a part of this life or this planet and not have... Read Full Story

I sit here thinking about so many things I would l ike to say. It's like having a conversation and three sentences want to crowd out all at once so you regurgitate some gibberish, look foolish and try again. My heart is so full of love and yet at the same time I feel so angry, useless, and tongue tied to really tell the story of it all. Do I want to continue to fill in more details about the accident? No I don't think so for two reasons. 1) we will write a book about it and so fill in the det... Read Full Story

I was chatting with someone recently who made the observation that only 15% percent of the population are good people and 85% percent are the bad ones. I jumped to the defense of the good guys and told her to be very careful of the "enemy" who wants us to believe those statistics. It seems to me that it is completely opposite. There are about 15% percent of the population that are bad eggs and 85% percent are the good guys. It just seems to be the other way around because the bad gu... Read Full Story

What is the dire need of human beings to label everything? If you are a certain weight you must have a particular attitude or if you colour your hair unusual colours you must be abberant to society. If you smoke you are shunned ( well, I actually understand that. Sorry but the smell....) If you drink too much you must be a slob. What is the need of humans to define or even be defined by a name? Why can't we just live and let live and not worry about what the other guy is doing? I'm no... Read Full Story

Have you ever felt like you were out of sync with everything? Like if you just moved a little either way, you would get back in the groove but the trick is to find the groove? Lately that is exactly how I am feeling. Like there is a skip in the universal record and somebody needs to push the needle. It is very disconcerting when you are trying to heal from bombardment in your life but your attention is being redirected to this feeling of unease. It even goes to the physical. I am so tired tha... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Empowerment". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your ... Read Full Story