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2 days ago

Opportunities vs Challenges in retirement 3

Royce Shook · Ah, retirement. The time in life when you can finally ditch that 9 to 5 grind and start living it up. But let's face it, work isn't just about the money. It gives us a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It gets us out of bed in the morning (or at least it used to before you ret ...

5 days ago

Opportunities vs Challenges in retirement 1

Royce Shook · Caree Risover charts her retirement through planning to implementation and enjoyment. Her retirement blog shares her quest for meaning in retired life with details of her thoughts, creativity, travel and even her vegetable plot. I enjoy reading her blog and recommend it to you. I ...

1 month ago

Some Humour on a wet Wednesday

Royce Shook · Another year has passed · And we're all a little older. · Last summer felt hotter · And winter seems much colder · There was a time not long ago · When life was quite a blast. · Now I fully understand · About ‘Living in the Past · We used to go to weddings, · Football games and l ...

3 months ago

Traditions old and new are important

Royce Shook · Aldous Huxley said, “Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.” I shared this quote because it’s easy to keep doing what we’ve always done, and this applies to Christmas and our traditions. · As I thought about this seaso ...

4 months ago

Support your local foodbank 2

Royce Shook · Another compelling reason to support your local food bank · at this time of year · is its ability to foster a sense of community and empathy. Food banks rely heavily on volunteers who sort, pack, and distribute food to those in need. By dedicating your time and resources to assis ...

4 months ago

Buy the Shoes

Royce Shook · Fascinating, isn’t it, how there are those who decide upon living in abundance, and the next thing you know, they’re swimming in it? · There are those who think about being more creatively fulfilled, and as if by magic, all the right steps, connections, and inspirations present t ...

5 months ago

Do thoughts become things?

Royce Shook · The phrase “thoughts become things” suggests that our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and create the experiences we have in life. This idea is based on the concept of the law of attraction, which is a belief that our thoughts and feelings can attract or manifest expe ...

5 months ago

Life expectancy is improving

Royce Shook · Life expectancy has mushroomed around the globe in recent decades, primarily because of advances in medicine, public health, and living conditions. Factors such as improved access to clean water, vaccination programs, and better nutrition have all contributed to this trend. Medic ...

8 months ago

Can't Move It? Climb It!

Don Hornsby · When you cannot move a mountain, it is only because you were meant to climb it. - (Matshona Dhliwayo) · Life's mountains aren't meant to be moved, they're meant to be conquered. When you can't change the circumstances, challenge yourself to change your perspective. Embrace the cl ...

9 months ago

Life expectancy is it improving

Royce Shook · Life expectancy has mushroomed around the globe in recent decades, primarily because of advances in medicine, public health, and living conditions. Factors such as improved access to clean water, vaccination programs, and better nutrition have all contributed to this trend. Medic ...

9 months ago

Do thoughts become things?

Royce Shook · The phrase “thoughts become things” suggests that our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and create the experiences we have in life. This idea is based on the concept of the law of attraction, which is a belief that our thoughts and feelings can attract or manifest expe ...

9 months ago

Buy the shoes

Royce Shook · Fascinating, isn’t it, how there are those who decide upon living in abundance, and the next thing you know, they’re swimming in it? · There are those who think about being more creatively fulfilled, and as if by magic, all the right steps, connections, and inspirations present t ...

9 months ago

Let them live

Royce Shook · I lost my parents when I was in my 30s and now I see friends who have parents who are super seniors. They have parents who are in their late 80s and early 90s. My friends worry about when their parents get old. · Here is some advice from someone who could not see his parents grow ...

10 months ago

Being Outdoors is good for your mental health

Royce Shook · Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental health means feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that allow you to enjoy life and deal with its challenges. · Poor mental health is not part of normal aging, but mental health problems can continue into older age. Me ...

10 months ago

Facing your Fears 1

Royce Shook · Today and tomorrow I am going to talk about fear. There are many things that scare us in life, whether it’s the thought of failing or just not having enough money to pay our bills. But, the thing is, when you feel that fear, treat it as an opportunity and grasp onto it. When you ...

1 year ago

A New Short Story

Jim Murray · Just finished the second draft of what will likely turn into some sort of autobiography. What I was trying to do was write a story in only 3000 words, which for me was quite a challenge. It's a self-contained story, that with a little editing at the end, could become the first pa ...

1 year ago

Dating for seniors

Royce Shook · One of my friend's wife died about two years ago. For about a year he stayed to himself but he slowly started to reach out and he started dating. As a senior, this can be just as exciting and fulfilling as it is at any other age. However, there are some unique challenges and cons ...

1 year ago

For 1 in 4 people anxiety is debilitating

Royce Shook · Anxiety is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide, affecting around 1 in 4 people in their lives ...

1 year ago

Poem de Jour

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1 year ago

Face your fears

Royce Shook · When I was about 7, I was terrified of horses. I did not know why, but I did not like to be around them. I was raised in the country until I was about 5 and was always around horses. When we moved to town when I was 5 or 6, I forgot I was always around horses. By 7, I realized I ...

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