by RobertUnlimited This is the fourth story, "It's Not That Hard to Wind Up in Prison," in a Project Unlimited series titled: “Why do people wind up in prison?” Each story is written by an inmate at Tomoka Correctional Institution, not to justify or excuse behaviors, but for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness. You’re welcomed … Continue reading It’s Not That Hard to Wind up in Prison
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Bike Week and the Sounds of Environmental Wellness
Environmental Wellness:to be safe and feel safe in a clean, peaceful, empowering home and community that encourage individual and collaborative growth. My neighbor is a Harley guy with biker friends. I met these guys seven years ago during Bike Week 2016, the week I moved into my home. They and their wives invited me over for … Continue reading Bike Week and the Sounds of Environmental Wellness
4 Things I Learned about Emotional Wellness
Emotional Wellness: the ability to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, cope with life’s stressors, and enjoy life October 2016. The air in my pool filter cylinder pressurized and blasted its lid into my face like a NASA rocket. When turning on the pump, I had not opened a little valve that allows pressure from within to … Continue reading 4 Things I Learned about Emotional Wellness
9 Dimensions of Wellness
photo by Aida L, Unsplash Like how a strong abdominal core keeps us physically planted, at the root of momentous living lies core values that center us when all else feels amuck. Otherwise, at least for me, I flounder—discombobulated, disoriented, distracted, disconnected. When I lose track of what I believe and what I stand for, … Continue reading 9 Dimensions of Wellness
Fitness and Forgiveness
Have you ever tried to manage life better by implementing a plan? You know, "proper planning prevents poor performance?" That kind of plan? But then you don't follow your so-called proper plan? And then, instead of adding peace, The Plan feeds frustration with self-defeating thoughts. What's wrong with you? Why can't you follow along? I … Continue reading Fitness and Forgiveness
National Read a Book Day
Before I begin this National Read a Book Day blog, I need to begin with a few thoughts about God. Some of you are perfectly comfortable with God. Some of you are not. And others may even be repelled by the thought of God. The intent of this post is not to stir up a … Continue reading National Read a Book Day
Suffering in Spiritual Health
Photo by Diana Vargas on Unsplash He said he no longer believed in God. I asked, "Why?" What he said next, I could not get out of my head. *** In this first month of 2022, I focused on holistic health, or what I refer to as PMS at its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health. I believe that … Continue reading Suffering in Spiritual Health
Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness
Last week I had a dream that I was flying, like Peter Pan, over water. With me, were two nonsensical child inflatables—a small pink flamingo I somehow secured under my arm and another positioned around my waist. I flew over a small-boat regatta, helping me realize, to my relief, that I was close to land. … Continue reading Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness
PMS at Its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health
Debby's Weekly Contemplation, week one 2022January's theme: Holistic Health Welcome to my first 2022 post as I kick off a new year's theme: “Rockin’ Our Rhythm!” To support this momentous mindset, I am devoting January to holistic health, as in physical, mental, spiritual wellness. Or, what I like to refer to as—PMS at its best. … Continue reading PMS at Its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health
The Weight of Gold
July’s Contemplation: Keeping Cool in a Heated WorldMonthly Post #3 I love the summer Olympics. This year however, I haven’t been able to binge watch The Games. And this really bothers me. I feel like I’m missing out on all the running and jumping and swimming that I do through these amazing athletes. Bottom line: … Continue reading The Weight of Gold