Healing
A POEM by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
The threat of war with Russia has been with me all my life. In a nutshell: The Soviet Union was formed in 1922, the year my father was born. It sent missiles to Cuba in 1962, when I was 4, resulting in the Cuban Missile Crisis. We had community nuclear drills. Some wealthy families build bomb shelters.…
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Caregiving is one of the most selfless things a person can do, yet one of the most challenging. It affects stay-at-home moms of toddlers and parents caring for a disabled child. It affects adults providing care for an elderly parent, and couples where one is taking care of an ill or injured partner. The emotional,…
Read MoreThe 5 Habits That Lead to Healthy Self-Esteem
Remember the children’s chant, “Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief?” It matters not whether you’re a doctor, lawyer, subordinate, or chief; there is one thing many people from all walks of life have in common: low self-esteem. It hasn’t been in short supply during 2020 either. Yet not only does low self-esteem affect the…
Read MoreHow To Use Your Failures To Create A Successful Life
In life, failure is inevitable. All inventions from the wheel to the motorcar and airplane to the rocket began on a foundation of failures. Imagine the human who first had the idea for a wheel and wondered why his square stone didn’t roll very well! Fortunately for mankind, he went back to the drawing board…
Read MoreWhat Are The Core Elements Of A Memoir?
When you begin writing your memoir, it’s important to understand it isn’t an autobiography. It’s sometimes tempting to include all the amazing things you’ve experienced in your life, but a memoir is not meant to be a timeline of your life up until the present. It isn’t a description of your history. So what are…
Read More6 Ways History Can Create Or Destroy Our Future
If we learn from our past, we are aware of our errors and course correct. If we don’t know our past, we cannot learn from our predecessors’ or even our own errors. Ignoring our past or keeping it secret can lead to a bleak future prognosis for our lives. It’s time we uncover history, not…
Read MoreHow Will Life Change After And Beyond Covid-19?
We may already be grieving someone who passed. We may be unemployed and out of food, but we’re so glad to be alive and free, but unsure if we’ll continue to be. Then what happens? How will life change after and beyond covid-19? Here are some ways to ground yourself in a new reality that…
Read MoreHow Writing Can Help Us Through Times Of Disaster
We live in overwhelming times. Never has the world experienced a shutdown of all economies while battling an entirely invisible foe—the novel corona virus. Adding restrictions of personal freedoms, conflicting news reports, and the uncertainty creates a perfect recipe for fear and panic. Everyone has their own way of handling crisis. Yet writers can share…
Read MoreA Way to Cope With The Covid Times
Want a way to cope with The Covid times we’re in? Here’s an idea. Stop expecting so much. Stop trying so hard. I stepped into the only bathtub our family has right now this morning. I soon realized that there was scum on the bottom, my daughter’s hair on the rim, and a lightning bug…
Read MoreHow To Tell A Powerful Story Without Losing Yourself In The Process
I’ve been searching for words to help us all get through the CoVid-19 outbreak. You may be, too. Stories are the best way I know how to help. You also may consider writing during this time if you find yourself bored, emotional, or stuck. Yes, even if you don’t consider yourself a writer. Yet it’s…
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