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Inspired
I have been VERY busy doing things for different organizations, mainly mental and physical health. At the gym this morning, I saw a senior citizen fitness class. A man showed me how he was walking better with a cane. These things made me elated. A man next to me was lifting heavy weights, but I… Continue reading
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Awesome people
I see extraordinary people everywhere. People at the gym with major medical problems, people in institutions struggling, people battling personal problems in daily life; but they live and fight, despite their struggles. It is incredible to see; people surviving despite their circumstances are inspiring and make me so happy to watch; they give me courage… Continue reading
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What I grew up thinking
I heard, constantly, the phrase “Life sucks”… and then you commit suicide because it’s so bad. Undoing this notion is a constant work in progress,considering the large sway it held. I have my moments of getting caught up in the woes of the world, I am human; I have emotions. However, viewing the world itself… Continue reading
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Here and Now
You are you, here and now, take it or leave it (YOU take it!) If other people fail to”take it” , that is ok; not everyone is alike (and that is alright!). People are people, all fallible, but we do have commonalities that unite us; the most glaring of which is that we are all… Continue reading
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Positive or negative?
This morning was rocky (physically), I had trouble walking; for a brief instant I was upset. Then I mentally told myself, “This will pass, this will not stop me, I am going to have a good day Damn It!” I have many friends who are struggling with some major life issues; the fact that I… Continue reading
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Raising awareness
I spent the day at NAMIWalks (NAMI’s annual fundraiser) yesterday to raise awareness of and eliminate stigma surrounding mental illness. Great day! Thanks to the huge amount of people (and of course my team!) who participated. NAMI raised in the state of Virginia (Richmond walk) $158,361 ( just one of about 60 walks); proceeds going… Continue reading
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Be the best you
Someone I respect said something yesterday that makes sense to me; that is the concept that perfection is (totally) elusive, yet we can still change ourselves for the better. If you keep doing the same thing over and over again,you don’t learn…don’t change positively…well nothing will change. Things will stay stagnant and you’ll deal with… Continue reading
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Positive examples
By no!! means does anyone, definitely me! control anyone’s life or actions, but EVERY ONE of us has the ability to lead by example. Not do as I say, but people learn by example; I am constantly learning by watching other people and thank you to those examples of awesome people, without them (well…ahhh!). It… Continue reading
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On beauty
I simply love philosophy; namely for it’s questioning of things and breaking down pre-conceived notions. But there is a point at which I can get too “philosophy-y” and trip myself up by questioning TOO much. One of the first people I studied, my foray into this realm, was David Hume. I love this quote: “Beauty… Continue reading
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Be the change
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi A simple and popular,yet very important quote. Change in one’s universe begins with the individual themselves, this can lead to alterations in the world around said person. Changing oneself, worldview (for the better) can have a HUGE impact on the way… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.