Author Archives: Lisbeth
11 SEPTEMBER 2023 SLOWING DOWN
I have learned to be content with little things, the small, everyday miracles in a life of constant uncertainty. So much of our younger years are wasted in the driven striving to achieve some big thing. Whether it is the … Continue reading
7 SEPTEMBER 2023 AN EYE FOR AN EYE
I hope the day will come when zoos are no longer legal enterprises and people are no longer drawn to visit them, with their children in tow. I pray the day will come when our human race has enough empathy … Continue reading
5 SEPTEMBER 2023 EVOLVING
I have wondered for a long time, why we humans are so violent and aggressive. I have been learning about chimpanzees and I was surprised to learn that this species, to which we share more than 98% of our DNA, … Continue reading
31 AUGUST TUNING IN
It is not uncommon for unawakened human beings to be lost in thought. Ruled by their ego, they create their own suffering as they ride the waves of thought like a roller coaster, their emotions constantly dipping and rising. They … Continue reading
28 AUGUST 2023 NEVER ENOUGH
In my mind, one could never, ever have enough flowers. I collect gardening catalogs. I refuse to throw them out until I receive a new one. I can spend hours browsing through the catalogs and circling flowers, shrubs, trees, and … Continue reading
24 AUGUST 2023 PREDATORY LAND DEVELOPERS
In the wake of Hawaii’s devastating fires that took place this past week, I heard a news interview in which a woman told reporters that money grabbers are already making offers to buy the land from those who have lost … Continue reading
21 AUGUST 2023 AUGUST
It is easy to lull oneself into believing that the warm sultry days of August will never end. Many people begin to complain about the relentless heat, which I do not understand; because most of them have air conditioning. Some … Continue reading
17 AUGUST 2023 THE LIE WE HAVE BEEN TOLD
It is no coincidence that I have enjoyed better health as I have aged. This is opposite of the majority of people, whose health declines as they advance in age. As a child I was sick a lot. I developed … Continue reading
14 AUGUST 2023 BORROWED TIME
My three youngest grandchildren all turned 15 over the summer; and all three recently obtained a learner’s permit to drive. I have a fourth great grandchild on the way. My girls’ father, who is five years older than I am, … Continue reading
10 AUGUST 2023 HUMAN MISCONCEPTIONS
In our world of technological advancement, we have been led off track from our place in the natural world. We have convinced most of the human population that intelligence is paramount to making the most of our lives. The development … Continue reading