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REFLECTIONS Today as I sat in my classroom of Early Child Development in Merced, CA for the ROP (Regional Occupational Program) as a substitute teacher I had plenty of time for reflection. The class is small, 11 adults are currently signed up for program. These students are very motivated and they are within various stagesContinue reading

When we really think about it our time here on earth is negligible compared to eternal time, and spending eternity with our Heavenly Father. If you have never thought of time in these terms I would encourage you to do so. Of course this would require a complete shift in mindset especially if you comeContinue reading “Doing Time”

In times like these and what we have been living through the past eight months it’s hard to keep a positive attitude day in and day out. There will be times of depression, negative thoughts, and doubt. At moments like this we must continue to stay strong in faith knowing that this is only aContinue reading “Eliminate Negative Thoughts”

Today I’d like to share a poem I wrote while teaching at Valley State prison for Women in 2006. it’s called THOUGHTS. I love thinking beautiful thoughts. My mind becomes alive, my body responds accordingly. But more importantly my spirit begins to soar. If I could keep my focus on these positive thoughts, thoughts ofContinue reading “Thoughts”

If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands it’s important to find some positive outlets for the extra time that you might have. My hope is that if you need to work you are either working or will be able to get back to work soon. Many children are still going toContinue reading “Post COVID -19”

Love is such a powerful and positive emotion. Today I’d like to share a poem on love that I included in chapter 6 of my book “The One-Minute Prisoner.” This poem was first written in September of the 2018. Love Is the Answer I believe love is the answer to many of man’s problems. WhenContinue reading “Love is the Answer”

With all the challenges we face daily it might get harder on any given day to stay positive. However, we must stay strong and it’s important to find a way each day to be positive. We need to set the example for ourselves and everyone we interact with. Especially with family members, co-workers, friends, otherContinue reading “How to Stay Positive in Today’s World”

Today I’d like to stress how important belief and faith are. A belief is something you hold dear and near to you. Your core values of love, truth, honesty, respect, and kindness, just to mention a few are what you believe in. These values comprise a set of beliefs. You may have similar and otherContinue reading “The Power of Faith and Belief”

The last time I mentioned the difficulty many people are having today trying to cope with the stress of losing their jobs, whether or not to send their kids to school, and what the best option might be. Television is constantly talking about all the negative effects of COVID-19, and the political storm surrounding ourContinue reading “Put Your Trust in the Almighty”

In my last post I introduced the power of changing your state and how quickly that can be done. You can quickly achieve a much more relaxed calm and peaceful state when you follow that simple technique. Focus is the key to changing your state in a very quick manner. If your focus has beenContinue reading “The Importance of Focus”