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- The Changing of our Nations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Some people are concerned about our future; the year 2012 in particular. Some people feel that this will be the end of civilization. That mankind will destroy itself. I’m sure many changes are going to take place. Some of them are going to be bad, but honestly I feel more of them will be ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Unfair - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you’re down it seems like life isn’t fair. Then like a flash of light all those instances when life treated you unfairly passed before your eyes and you remember the feeling of helplessness with each situation. On some days, life just isn’t fair. Life is about that moment when you ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - Weak and Strong - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I have had the pleasure of working with and hanging out with both types of women. I don’t particularly like the word weak, so I will use the term; temporarily weak. I have pondered about both of these types and I tried furiously to come up with a common denominator. So this is how I broke it ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Everyone Bleeds Red - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As your walking around a crowded busy street, stop and take a look around. Every single person has at least one thing in common; everyone, no matter what sex, age, race, or what your belief system might be. The common link, the common tie, the common factor is the color of blood. The color of ...
Views: 2992(6 votes) - Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In today’s society divorce is prevalent. Either you’ve gone through a divorce, been a product of divorced parents, or you know someone that has gone through a divorce. In the divorce environment a child can feel the hurt and pain as they watch the power struggle take shape. Sometimes as ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Innocence - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It was a long time ago, the age of drive-ins and driving around drinking. It was a time of young love. It was a time of going to school and learning about boys. It was about fun and growing up. I remember meeting him at the local mall. He was a little older, had his own car and he was ...
Views: 1127(4 votes) - A Family - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As Easter approaches, family and friends will be gathered at the table for Easter dinner. Mom’s prized turkey and Aunt Linda’s delicious casserole will be served. The Easter bunny is there and the Easter Egg Hunt is underway. Laughter and shouts of, “I found one,” can be echoed throughout the ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Life Is a Stairway - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I often wonder what sentence or phrase would best describe life. This to me sums it up; life is like a stairway. Only YOU can determine where your stairway will lead. Some days you can climb to the top, some days you can only climb a couple of stairs, while other days you don’t climb any at ...
Views: 8096(1 vote) - 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As our New Year approaches, we reflect back on 2015. It was a year full of good and bad, one will outweigh the other depending upon who you ask. Some of us have attained our goals while others dare to dream. May the New Year give you the courage and strength to pursue all of your dreams and ...
Views: 1307 - A Closer Look - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about where you are now, how far you’ve come and a closer examination of how you see things now. “If I knew then what I know now, “comes to mind. This is a mere reflection of experiences and opportunities that have risen out of your past. People change, circumstances change ...
Views: 1164 - A Dream - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Dare yourself to dream. No matter how big or how small, just dream. Dream about where you want to go in life. Dream about doing what it is that you wish to do. Dream of a world the way you wish it was. Don’t be afraid to dream, let your imagination take you away. No place is to far nor ...
Views: 1309 - A Hand to Hold - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.During our most intense moments in life we reach for a hand to hold. As we sit and wait for the doctor to come and speak to us, as we wait for results, as we watch someone attain their goals, we reach for another soul. Through the joys and pains, the excitement and tears we hold on to another ...
Views: 1236 - A Lifetime - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A lifetime of love begins with a single step, a journey of a thousand miles. A new experience offers a thrill and an adventure. A tiny, precious hand to hold is all grown up now. A smile when you hear those special words make your heart skip a beat. A day at the office, a night on the town, ...
Views: 1193 - A Lonely Heart - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A lonely heart, filled with sadness, once was so full of life. Two hearts were beating as one for such a long time. Time was their friend, adventure was their middle name. Sitting curled up in each other’s arms they’ve watched many sunsets. The seagulls flying overhead made them smile as ...
Views: 1614 - A New Layer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2019 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You are who you are at this very moment. Even though you have grown and continue to grow, you will notice that your circle has changed. Some people only see the old you, that’s the only person they have known. But instead of wasting all of your energy trying to change their perception of you, ...
Views: 1372 - A Precious Child Is Born - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about Christmas. You can fondly remember your favorite Christmas. Maybe it was the one when you received that toy that you were dying to get. Maybe it was the one when your grandma and aunt showed up, you haven’t seen them in a very long time. Or, maybe it was the one you ...
Views: 1497 - A Simple Task - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes it is hard to envision other people’s limitations when you don’t have any yourself. A simple thing like tying your shoes, opening a can, or brushing your teeth can require so much effort. This not only applies to lost limbs but different diseases such as Cerebral Palsy and ...
Views: 2626 - A Strong Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our world is made up of many strong women. Everyone has their own definition of strength and what it entails, but I assure you, everyone has someone they know that can be put on this list. A strong woman could be you, your mother, aunt, cousin, wife, girlfriend, teacher, or the cashier at the ...
Views: 1595 - A Window Left Open for Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes, when you hear devastating news about someone you love, you know what you feel in your heart, but the right words don’t come forth or they just don’t sound right or the wrong words are spoken. If this happens, don’t despair. It is not a relationship that is now lost. Look at it as ...
Views: 1342 - A Wish for You - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wish you love, peace and joy. I want to throw in some strength, comfort, and warmth to help you on your journey through life. I also wish you tenderness and hugs, when life gets cold and your struggles get rough. I wish you a trinket box full of all your fondest memories, to call upon when ...
Views: 1402 - Abundance - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you give to others your gift is abundance. Giving doesn’t always mean in the monetary from. When you donate anything of yourself, you are giving. By helping someone else you are making their life easier and it makes the heart and soul feel good. When you donate your time it will come ...
Views: 1831 - All That You Will Ever Be - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in ...
Views: 1245 - An Ideal Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.At some point in our lives we seek answers to various questions. Rest assured in the knowledge of who you are and what you are made of which lies in your soul. Here are some questions, to name a few: What is my purpose in life? What was I born to do? Where am I supposed to be in this vast ...
Views: 1562 - And Then There's Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Just when you think you nailed it, life happens. You have to laugh at the irony of it all. It is those times when you mail out all of your bills just to receive five more bills in the mail. It is when you save up for something special and you end up spending the money on something else. It is ...
Views: 1228 - Are You Stressed? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is it that is stressing you? What do you do to reduce your stress level? There are two types of levels that can stress you, world issues and personal issues. The world issues are things that happen all over the world, they can be war, devastation brought on by Mother Nature or economic ...
Views: 1403 - As I Walk - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As I walk, I see all that life offers and what others give. I notice everything that surrounds me, both beauty and menace. I am deeply moved by random acts of kindness that I witness; others helping others in need, just because. I see the beauty in the flowers and trees that mother earth has ...
Views: 1229 - As We Grow - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As we grow our wants and needs change. What suited us in our 20’s and 30’s will not suffice for us in our 50’s or 70’s. We live in an elaborate world, with some of the most beautiful places, the best restaurants, and some of the finest boutiques. When I grew up everything had to match, my ...
Views: 1478 - At Peace - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A simple phrase, but sometimes it is very hard to maintain. Peace is a state of mind, of simply being. Somedays it is hard to reach that harmony with mind, body and spirit to simply be at peace. Think about it for a moment. For the mind not to worry or be stressed, the soul to be in ...
Views: 1276 - Attachment - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We are a society that is filled with attachments. We love our technology; we have to feel connected to the rest of the world at all times. When we try to evolve ourselves we learn to release. Sometimes when we release one thing, we become attached to something else. You also have to stop and ...
Views: 1267 - Come As You Are - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Take a good look at yourself. Accept yourself as you are in this moment. What you might feel are flaws, are not. They make up who you truly are. Regardless if you are tired and weary or if you are rambunctious and a go-getter, it is who you are. Accept your strengths and weaknesses. Accept ...
Views: 1265 - Come Walk with Me - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Come walk with me dear child, just for a little while. You see, you haven’t been yourself, I can see it in your eyes. What use to be a caring soul has turned just a little-bit colder? Your bright smile always lit up a room, it’s been awhile. You don’t have to say anything, just let me speak ...
Views: 1497 - Contentment and Comfort - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Contentment-a state of happiness and satisfaction. Comfort-a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. Life is a continuous state of being in any particular moment. The moments flee with the blink of an eye. When the world around us seems like it has gone crazy, yet you ...
Views: 1344 - Destination - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is your destination? Ponder that thought for a moment. As you think about where you want to go, you cannot help but reflect on where you’ve been. Many have traveled a lengthy journey to get to the point where they are at right now. Where do you see yourself six month, two years or even ...
Views: 1086 - Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but in light of all the recent publicity I decided to write about it now. A few years back I wrote a 4 part series, you can go to Blogs and then Domestic Violence to find the articles, they are broken down by the following categories: The ...
Views: 1245 - Embrace - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Embrace who you are as there is only one you. Embrace all of the endless possibilities that each new day brings. Embrace chance meetings and other unexplainable events. Embrace change and all of the events that take place because of that change. Embrace love, regardless if it is for ...
Views: 1384 - Enjoy Each Day As You Can - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We as members of the baby boomer society have seen great icons leave this world. We grew up with these icons, we watched them grow up on television, and they were such an important part of our daily life. It is hard for us to imagine Jamie Lee Curtis advertising for Activia, or Henry ...
Views: 1654 - Everything in Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everything in life is meant to awaken our sense of being. Every situation that we bear witness to is meant to awaken our true meaning. We are not to pass judgement on these circumstances but to absorb the true meaning of it. Judgment clouds our openness and attaches us to the situation. When ...
Views: 1489 - Faith in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you are in the middle of a crisis, your mind rushes in with all different scenarios on how to handle the situation. Besides praying, meditating and worrying, it all boils down to you having faith in yourself. Just believing in yourself and knowing that you are capable of doing the very ...
Views: 1315 - Feeling Euphoric - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Let’s start out with the definition of euphoric before I start talking about it. Euphoric: characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness. Great, now that we have that out of the way we can jump into it. A feeling of intense excitement or happiness, I can think of a ton of ...
Views: 1215 - For Sale - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to open your own business. There are many businesses that stood the test of time and have hung around for years. It is so sad when you see a business close its doors, for whatever reason. As you drive through the neighborhoods in your community, you ...
Views: 1806 - Forever Grateful - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Appreciate where you are in this moment, because in a blink of an eye, a new moment is upon you. Some will move up in life while others will slide down. Others will move laterally while some will try hard just to hold steady. All you can do is be grateful, with each and every breath you take, ...
Views: 1493 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I always thought that forgiveness was solely on an individual basis and never really comprehended the full meaning of it all. Forgiveness comes in layers and with each layer you have to dig deep within yourself and re-live each circumstance. Each layer may take you back a few years while ...
Views: 1667 - Freedom! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It took a lot of people to stand up and make sacrifices in order for you to have your freedom. As they say, freedom is not free. Here are some examples of the types of freedom: Economic Freedom, Religious Freedom, Freedom of Movement, Self Defense, Political Freedom and Personal Freedom. This ...
Views: 1189 - From Here To There - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes the hardest step to take is the first step. What makes that step so hard is that we have our plan down, but then we second guess ourselves. We play out different scenarios in our mind, which in turn builds fear. Fear stops us from moving forward. That is why some people cannot move ...
Views: 1942 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I strongly believe we are here on this earth to live life to its fullest; to feel, love, share, and to grow. Even a bad day is a temporary thing; it makes us appreciate a good day. To live, show love, and be grateful for all things keeps you grounded. To be aware, not only of yourself, but of ...
Views: 1122 - Greener Pastures - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We have all been tempted by the lure of greener pastures. “Greener pastures,” is when something looks better, easier, or much grander than your current situation. This could apply to your personal as well as your professional life. Sometimes the lure of greener pastures is overwhelming. It ...
Views: 1043 - Heal Our Women, Heal Our World - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article focuses on women and the strong, nourishing love which we have within us. We share all of our unique qualities with others while on our amazing journey through life. Throughout time men have been the providers and women have been the nurturers. It was when women joined the ...
Views: 1174 - Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit, Part 5, The Spirit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Every living thing has a spirit. The spirit never dies; it lives on through the actions and memories of others. A spirit can pass from generation to generation. The spirit is a part of your heart and soul. It is everything that you love and hold so dear in your heart. It is everything that ...
Views: 1048 - Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit: Part 4: The Mind - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The mind is so complex that I will only touch upon a few things. Our mind is used for consciousness, perception, thinking, judgement, and memory. Our consciousness is an awareness of ourselves and others. Our consciousness enables us to experience and feel things. Consciousness is our ...
Views: 1096 - Healing the Mindy, Body and Spirit: The Journey - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This series is to reminisce about times gone by as well as future events for you to ponder. Life is so amazing! We learn and grow from each new experience. When you look at life it is more than going from point A to point B, it is about the journey in between; the ups and downs and the people ...
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