Please read Part 1 , Part 3, Part 4 , and Part 5 for context. Thank you. During elementary school I remember learning about the stages in the butterflies' development. First the egg is laid, that later becomes a larva, which then develops into a caterpillar. As a pupa, the caterpillar attaches itself to a leaf and proceeds to spin a cocoon around it's body. From within that … [Read more...]
Freedom, Courage and the Flight of the Butterfly — Revisited — Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Thank you my friend. Several years ago I wrote an article that was widely read at the time. Over the past several days I have felt impressed to revisit that article. I will revisit that article below and add to its original content. Isn’t it great to be alive … [Read more...]
Relationships, Conflict and Peace Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Yesterday evening, while meeting with a group of friends the discussion of relationships,conflict and peace was introduced. When the time came for me to share from my experience, strength and hope, these are some of the thoughts that I … [Read more...]
Being at Peace with Others and Myself Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Over the past several days I have been under the weather -- with a bug. I have also been a little irritable. I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize what is going on with me. Earlier this afternoon I received a call from my Mom -- to check in on me. During the … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — No Longer Lost in Time Part 2
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If you have not already read Part 1, please click on the following link Traumatic Brain Injury -- No longer Lost in Time Part 1 for context. Thank you. Through my recovery process I discovered that I no longer had to define time in the ways that I had for so many years of my life. I no longer needed to "what if" or "when" myself. I no longer needed to view my present through … [Read more...]