For many people, 2016 was a difficult, disheartening, even depressing year. We can look at many events in our world and think that things are going in a negative direction.
But Joseph Campbell had some words of wisdom about this for us. He said:
“The world is perfect. It’s a mess. It has always been a mess. We are not going to change it. Our job is to straighten out our own lives. ”
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Registered Voters in North Carolina, along with Texas and Arkansas, get to cast the first primary votes for the 2026 midterm elections in November. Voting today (if you haven’t already) is the best way you can support our American democracy, Democracy depends on an engaged population, and one of the most important duties of American … More NC Voters, Support Democracy by Voting in the Primaries Today, March 3 (If You Haven’t Voted Already)
Ironically, last week I chose this song for today’s Motivational Music Monday before our War with Iran began. Did I know subconsciously it was coming? I don’t think so, but who knows. Maybe it was just Divine Inspiration preparing me for what was to come. Whatever, the song was very meaningful to me last week, … More Motivational Music Monday: Peace on Earth Edition
I haven’t been writing Meatless Mondays posts much anymore because since my son became a vegetarian, I’m cooking vegetarian meals all days of the week (although I still cook meat for myself and my husband sometimes). However, today it seemed appropriate. Last week I had a post about the 10 special holiday meals I had … More Meatless Monday: Harrison Edition
Graphic by the 50501 Movement at https://substack.com/@50501/note/c-221078413 The State of the Union address was just on Tuesday night. President Trump stated that if Iran tried to again create new nuclear weapons after Operation Midnight Hammer destroyed the existing ones (supposedly) “Can’t let that happen.” But he didn’t say anything that made it sound like Iran … More We Are Living “Wag the Dog”
I’m sure everyone in the US was distressed when we woke up to the news that our country was engaging in combat. I choose to believe that all Americans want peace instead of war. However, politics or different views about other countries and/or risks or other factors can play in. But I absolutely think this … More Opposed to the Combat in Iran? Let Congress Know
The North Carolina Primary Elections take place on March 3–next Tuesday. If you haven’t participated in Early Voting (which ends this Saturday, Febuary 28 at 3:00 PM) or Mail-in Voting (must arrive by March 3), then I urge you to be at the polls on Tuesday. Polls show that voters are increasingly dissatified with both … More Why All Registered North Carolina Voters Should Vote in the Primaries on March 3–Especially If You Aren’t Satisfied with the Status Quo
I know I’ve been writing about politics a lot lately. But believe me, there is much more to my life that that. My blog, BlissFullU.com, is to support myself and others in that sometimes-elusive quest to live our life with bliss. Many things bring me bliss: my friends, family, and felines…nature…reading good books…art, theater, and … More A Week of Holiday Bliss: Culinary and Cultural Journeys
Ever since the Loving Forward Together rally organized by Rev. William Barber on Valentines Day, I’ve been all about the Storge. That even was all about pursuing progressive political activism but with love instead of hate, with positivity instead of negativity. Rev. Barber asked us what we love enough to fight for, rather than asking … More Motivational Music Monday: Storge Edition
Last week was the Lunar New Year for many countries in Asia–and for Asian immigrants across the world, including the United States. While I am not of Asian descent, I like to celebrate everything. My son was an Asian Studies minor in college, and has spent a total of almost a year on study abroad … More Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse
One of the things I appreciate about the ancient Greeks is that they had multiple words for love. It seems wrong to use the same word for “I love chocolate” and “I love my spouse/partner/pet/living companion.” Even among people, it feels like a different experience to “love” a spouse/partner and to “love” a child. But … More A Storge Valentine’s Day
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