"Pay attention kids...look up here at the front of the class. We are having a contest between the other classes. The winners of this contest will get a pizza party!" We're all familiar with these food drives that take place every year. "Which ever class brings in the most canned goods this week is going to get a pizza party, so be sure to let your parents know." This is great motivation for children to go home and let their parents know it's time for them to clean out their cupboards and pantries. Get rid of all that processed ucky canned food that nobody wants to eat. Grab those fat cut ucky green beans mom bought last year, she forgot to make it. We always think we can put a face to the person, family, or group that's going to receive your unwanted old cans that have sat in your pantry for the last year. What's worse than stereotyping the face behind the food donation drive? It's not taking a second to even stop to think about putting a face...

   SOMEONE HEAR MY SILENCE  Fighting back the tears, trying to grasp at your voice, determined to empower your body to move...to just pick up the pen to write something down, the voice in your head tells you, "Pick up the pen, write it down, make a note, it's so easy to move your hand toward the pen...pick it up!" Yet nothing, no movement, no thought as to how this will play out, your brain says, "What's the point? There's no point." You know you don't matter, nobody cares if you're alive, you don't even care if you're alive, everything is all wrong, if fact just being on this earth, being alive feels wrong. It feels like you're a prisoner of your own mind and body. It's said that depression is a mental struggle. Struggle? It's more than a "struggle." It's overwhelming when you can't breathe and there's the weight of an elephant on your chest, it's impossible to push something as heavy as an elephant ...

As a content writer, Jane often found herself wrapped up in the daily grind of deadlines and edits. Yet, she craved inspiration outside her usual routine, especially in the culinary world. One rainy afternoon, she decided to step away from her laptop and embark on a little adventure: finding a restaurant that would reignite her passion for food writing.  With her umbrella in one hand and a notepad in the other, Sarah wandered through her neighborhood, letting the rhythmic patter of raindrops guide her. The streets were less crowded than usual, a perfect time for exploration. She passed by the familiar chain restaurants, but her heart was set on something unique. Sick of all the hip trendy spots, she thrived to find something special. A unique place that had more of a heartbeat. She was running short on time, but there was a hunger in her that wanted to explore for more. A desperation move.  Just as she was about to turn back, she noticed a small, inconspicuous door tucked betw...

In our fast-paced world, where distractions are just a few clicks away, the practice of mindfulness meditation and prayer has emerged as a beacon of tranquility. This ancient technique and spiritual guidance has been introduced from Buddhist and a vast array of religions. Both are a guide to a peaceful and well balanced life. These traditions have gained popularity in recent years, not just a a spiritual practice, but also as a practical tool for enhancing everyday life. In this article, we will explore the benefits of minfulness meditation and spiritual guidance and how these can make a positive impact in your daily routine .   What is Mindfulness Meditation? Mindfulness meditation is the practice of focusing one's attention on the present moment while acknowledging and accepting one's thought, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment. This practice encourages individuals to cultivate a heightened awareness of their surroundings and inner experiences, promoting a sense...

PAMPER YOUR BELOVED DOG Our four-legged companion, the center of our family, the one that makes you laugh, and gives you unconditional love...here's to the one that brings us endless joy, loyalty, and unconditional love. Just think about it, there's no person that's really going to love you unconditionally. People have mood swings, they take things personal, that includes family. Sometimes people need a break from each other, they need their space. Here's to the one that brings us endless joy, loyalty and yes...unconditional love. You can loose track of time and sometimes a person gets caught up in the moment working or dealing with people, but your loving dog is there waiting for you. So excited to see, a excited to smother you with endless affection,  and expecting nothing in return. So set a little time aside to bond with your pet. In this blog we'll explore some delightful ways to pamper your furry friend.  LET'S PLAY   Ready to bond? Do you ever get bored o...

Some are so addicted to collecting coins, they will risk losing their home. That's dedication. For numerous years, humans have been collecting coins. Some of the first coin collectors were kings, queens, and emperors, and now centuries later some of the social elite and middle class have collected coins for a variety of reasons. For some people collecting is a gobby, some coin collectors collect looking for errors on coins, for some it's about composition, and other people look for a particular type of coin. A lot of collectors are looking for rare coins from particular countries or a specific subject, and there's alway the factor of collecting coins for the purpose of wealth. To what extreme will a person go when it comes to collecting coins?  Buth started collecting coins when he was a young boy. It was after he went to the store with his mom. Holding his moms hand as they walked through the parking lot of the grocery store, he suddenly stopped. His eyes didn't blink,...

YOU'RE ALWAYS BEING WATCHED: Need a confidence boost? Everyone does. When you take time to make a good first impression, especially for a special event, so don’t mess it up. As soon as a person looks at you, within seconds, they’ve already judged you and your personality. We all may want to say, “ I don’t judge others based on their looks.” Ha! If you’re at a formal event and someone walks into a room, head hunched down, wearing a wrinkled shirt with crocks on, what’s your first impression of them? They can be the wealthiest person in the world, yet you, along with everyone in the room, have already judged that person. Even if you get to know them later and discover they are remarkable, that first impression has already been engraved inside your brain.  For example if the media has falsely reported a major event on something and the next had to redact it, on page 10, in fine print, and you’re informed it’s all lies, that first information sticks with you. The damage is done. Lik...