Fear is scary. It can be so overwhelming; it can paralyze you, leaving only shards of piercing panic ripping at your every nerve. Fear acts like screeching breaks on your mind and body. You’re trapped in a state of fight or flight scrambling for some light, any light. Fear is real, and it’s also necessary. Without …
Honouring Robin Williams
“Death is nature’s way of saying, ‘Your table is ready.’” – Robin Williams Canada HBO has an upcoming Robin Williams special which prompted me to remember and miss once again the irreplaceable Robin Williams. Robin could be a little bit crazy. But he was hysterical, incredibly talented, and most of all wonderfully caring and eloquent. I find it …
Healing In Solitude – Quote
“In solitude, there is healing. Speak to your soul. Listen to your heart. Sometimes in the absence of noise, we find the answers.” ©2018AmandaRicks
Vulnerability
“When your heart feels heavy like a ball of lead, and the walls start to build themselves up around you once more. You can’t help but think of how this even came to be. The one you love didn’t love you back; you’re vulnerable once again. You promised yourself it would never happen again. And …
Unusual Rumbling Purrs
I slowly stretch my leg, extending my toes and feel a warm round softness by my feet. Purring rumbles back gently from under the warm covers. I snuggle back down into the depths of relaxation and sleep, smiling at how much I love my precious although perhaps Unusual bedmate. Maybe the best sleep companion I’ve ever had, I …
Perspectives On Apocalypse
Fictional Perspectives On Apocalypse 1. Most people hate the rain, ruins their hair and makeup. Gotta wear ugly rain boots, cars splash you when they pass. Some people love the rain. Standing in the pouring rain can be so freeing, and it’s always fun to splash around in the puddles. If you ever wondered how …
You Are Not Alone ~ Christmas Eve
As we lay our heads down this Christmas Eve may we say a prayer for the greatest gift of all. Peace On Earth. Blessings to everyone no matter where you are. from Amanda and family And here is one of the most touching and beautiful poems for those of you who may be alone this …
How was your day?
There is a lot of unnecessary pain in the world. I’m not just talking about war and violence, but pain we cause others and ourselves as well. We make meaningless things important. We hurt others and ourselves giving too much power to things that have no true value. I think about this as I look …
The Best Of A Commercial Christmas.
A feature of the top commercials for Christmas 2015. The top one is the always amazing contribution from John Lewis. By Amanda Ricks
See The World With Nurul Lubis
A profile of photographer and blogger Nurul Lubis. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Winslow Eliot Special Post
“The road rising to meet you.” “Happiness- Feb. 5. 2015” Courtesy of Winslow Eliot-Author
Special Post By Winslow Eliot
Winslow Eliot-Author Feb. 8, 2015 https://www.winsloweliot.com/happiness/