"If we were to leave one thing behind, as a people, a civilization, or a species, MUSIC would be the perfect thing 

to define us or explain what we were."

 

"I want to thank God and my parents for giving me a life that included the great music of the 70's...

I feel truly blessed to have lived during this time."

Jane Goodall

1934-2025 

Goodall wrote: "We must accept that there is an Intelligence driving the process [of evolution], that the Universe and life on Earth are inspired and in-formed by an unknown and unknowable Creator, a Supreme Being, a Great Spiritual Power."

1970-1989

 The older I get, the more grateful I am. What a time!

 

"Power of the people is always greater than people in power. Make Some Noise."

"This is what i pay my Internet bill for..."

 

 

"Understand that mistakes are a part of life, even the cruel and intentional ones."

“The past is theory.  The future is theory.  The present is the only reality.”

- John Wheeler

Some Comic Relief

 

 

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” 

― Anais Nin

 

“Consciousness is the core of reality that the physical world grows out of, not the other way around.”

- Dr. Jim B. Tucker is an American board-certified child psychiatrist and the Bonner-Lowry Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Virginia

You Are The Person Who Has Learned

 “You are not your past, you are you, you are you right now.  The past…you might have done some things you wish you had not done...don't dwell on that, learn from it, that’s fine, but do not dwell on it, just keep moving, keep moving. You know, use it, use it as fuel, say ‘never again,’ you know, I get what I did was wrong, but don’t think you are that person that made those mistakes -- you are the person who has learned.”

- Joe Rogan

Memories Are Meant To Guide Us, Not Weigh Us Down

 

 

“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.”

― Arthur Schopenhauer

 

"Self respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.” —Immanuel Kant

Trust is built in very small moments.

 

"Betrayal in families often comes from repeated “small” actions that communicate you don’t matter rather than just one big incident."

- Brene Brown

I am not this hair,

I am not this skin,

I am the soul that lives within.

- Rumi

 

“I was enough; not perfect, but enough.”

A Monk's Beautiful Answer to DEATH

 

 

"Loneliness is the absence of others while solitude is the presence of your higher self."

"Stupidity and cruelty are brothers."

 

"The most beautiful thing to experience is the mysterious. It is the true source of life, art and science." 

— Michael Talbot

 

"A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep."

- Vernon Howard

 

"Not everyone clapping for you is happy for you and that realization can sting."

- Brene Brown

 

I will never have a doormat that reads "WELCOME." Instead, I have a metal sign that says: "My fortress of solitude."

 

A wise old owl sat on an oak, the more he saw the less he spoke.  The less he spoke the more he heard. 

Why aren't we like that wise old bird?    

~~ Edward Hersey Richards

 

"When you are in challenging situations think this is what needs to happen."

- Psychologist, Donald Hoffman

 

"Death is beautiful when seen to be a law and not an accident. It is as common as life." 

- Attributed to Henry David Thoreau

 

You are rich when you are content with what you have.

 

“Tell a lie once and all your truths become questionable.”

 

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

― Will Rogers

Losing a beloved pet...

"It's more intense than losing a human."

 

"I’m hoping, my prayer is to go as gently and as much aware of my self leaving with gratitude and joy and the satisfaction that I’m done, I’m out of here, and it’s okay…and thanks, I want to say thanks and I’m grateful…Not try to figure anything out or understand it, but just be in awe.

What’s the secret of longevity?  It’s go slow."

Dot Fisher-Smith, 96

"It is not up to you" - there is some wisdom in that. We try to control so much that is not up to us... 

How much energy it takes and how much anxiety it creates. Sometimes it is wiser just to let things go their own way.

 

 

If you’ve made it through deep suffering and still choose love, awareness, and truth—

you are already extraordinary.

 

"About the effects of intergenerational trauma. We must heal our lives and close the wounds, 

to leave a legacy of love and peace for our children."

These jerks were born on third base and when they cross home plate they think it’s a home run.

…

Bingo! 🎯👏😏

 

Here’s the Golden Rule:

Lead with empathy, follow with expertise - but only when invited.

 

 

Once a man asked His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: 'What surprises You the most?'

'Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.'

The Value of Education

 "Education is one thing no one can take away from you." 

This quote beautifully articulates how knowledge is a form of power that is intangible and inherently safe from external forces. 

AI generated

Toxic People

 

How to deal with a toxic person:

    "You know, I hope that whatever is hurting you gets better soon."

Let your peace shine so bright their drama makes them look ridiculous in comparison.

 

"Love is the only energy that crosses all dimensions." 

    - Deloris Cannon

 

"One of the greatest gifts of age is finally fully knowing your true self and being ok with it."

 

Thinking of you dear cousin.

         Reset

When I feel overwhelmed, as I often do,

I focus on returning to the tried-&-true:

steady heartbeat…natural-breath….

I gradually calm down, and reset…

reset.

It doesn't make big worries end...

of course not, they always come back again:

steady heartbeat…natural-breath....

I gradually calm down, and reset…

reset.

So, I'm encouraged to carry on,

in this world where troubles are never gone:

steady heartbeat…natural-breath….

I gradually calm down, and reset.

When I feel overwhelmed, as I often do,

I focus on returning to the tried-&-true:

steady heartbeat…natural-breath….

I gradually calm down, and reset…

reset…

steady heartbeat…natural-breath….

reset…

steady heartbeat…natural-breath

Signs You’re Dealing with an Evil Person

The worst mistake we make is assuming everyone has a conscience.  

Trust Your Instincts – Your gut never lies ⚠️

Manipulation is Their Weapon – They twist reality  🎭

Lack of Empathy is a Red Flag – They simply don’t care  ❌

They Enjoy Causing Harm – When cruelty is intentional  😈

Control and Isolation Are Their Tactics – Cutting you off from support  🔗

 

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. 

What isn’t part of ourselves doesn't disturb us.

                  

There is Power in Silence.

 

"Your peace begins where your need for approval ends."

 

Graciousness in defeat is a great virtue.

 

It’s no longer about perfection - it’s about peace.

 

“Don’t judge others because they sin differently than you do.” What a marvelous statement!

 

The Hallmark of being an adult is taking responsibility for your own actions.

 

“The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.”

― Florence Scovel Shinn

 

"Silence becomes your sanctuary"

 

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

- Audrey Hepburn

 

"I trust those who are seeking and I'm skeptical of those who have found."

- Paul Hynek

 

"Finding your quiet spot is so necessary for health and spirit."

Golden Retriever With The Purest Soul

 

"Science advances one funeral at a time."

- Max Planck

 

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” 

— Oliver Wendell Holmes

 

"Those who betray us may think they have won, but true victory lies in forgiveness."

 

Don't look for happiness. It's always inside you.

 

"Don't fight with what is."

 

"Retaliation and justification are rookie mistakes. If you let mud dry you can brush it off."

 

"Your authenticity alone is a powerful healing force. Just by showing up and existing, you are doing your part. 

People will either feel inspired, enamored, threatened, or triggered by your natural state - and none of it will have anything to do with you. 

Remember why you are here."

Envy is the thief of joy.

 

 

"Responsibility is spiritual wealth."  

- Lady Colin Campbell