It is hard to look back on ones life and not wonder why me? Dealing with loss and trauma feels unbearable.
Often the world seems a little one-sided; so many have so little while other struggle for nothing in life only to have success fall in their laps.
It almost feels like someone is tipping the scales. Why are some born into greatness while others have to work so hard to achieve what little they do have?
It is ok to wonder why? Many religions say they have the answers to why …

Why are we worse in our old age?

When we were children we were so forgiving, kneeling at the bed side as toddlers with the family, forgiveness prayers were a regular.
We didn’t understand the concept of GOD, we had no need to fear Him or use His life as an example of pious. We just knew that love was in our hearts, friendship is what we desired and we never knew a thought of grudge.
As people get older the story is not always the same. The …

Mourning the death of a loved one is a difficult time in anyone’s life. Coming to grips with loss and the reasons why this had to happen often is a true test of ones faith.
Going through the motions of death, autopsies, finding out the cause of death, obtaining death certificate, funeral and all the expenses to face doesn’t really give anyone the chance to set aside time to actually go through any form of bereavement.

So many friends and family rush to console but without understanding the cycle of life and …

With over 1 million new cases of cancer, even more heart attacks and strokes, the increase in the number of aged surviving longer, steep cost of health insurance, it is no wonder there is rise in exploring more holistic ways to cure ourselves. The old ways are resurrecting in modern life. Herbs, prayer, medicine men and shaman.
I once went to a hypnotherapist for loosing weight. He advertised stopping alcoholism and smoking.
I wondered if it would work for my weight problem and to my surprise it did, but more than dropping …

Worship is a concept that is universal. Religion differs from continent to continent, area, region, country, race and culture. The importance stems from belonging in society to having faith to hold on to in times of need. Religion is both a war starter and a peace maker.
So many beliefs, values and traditions, policies, laws and commandments; and few differ in concepts or vary in their goals from another but still lines are clearly drawn.
I had once wondered what if I had followed the “wrong” religion, so many organized religions preach …