Wanzology

What if we gave ourselves more recognition for the simple things we do? Self acknowledgement, for even the simplest things, can help support and even build self esteem!

I had an experience I was not prepared for.  Walking to my car after a dinner date, I came upon a person seemingly OD-ing, lying seemingly dead on the sidewalk and another person giving them chest compressions!!  The person lived because I had Narcan in my car and could quickly get it to them!  What's the lesson?  BE ready, so you don't have to GET ready!

What's going on elsewhere in this world away from where you are, you ever wonder such things?  I do.  I am sometimes fascinated with what other humans are doing in other parts of the world. Let's do an exercise, let's play with time zones.

I just turned 65 years old.  In this episode, I share a few observations.

Ever notice how sometimes, you can talk yourself out of doing the very thing you'd like to do? That's something that fear can do.  It can rob us of the strength and confidence to do even the simplest things! "Fear is the mind killer!", a line I remember from a movie, helps to find the courage to act on the choices we make.

"To Thine Own Self Be True." Part of a quote from Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare.  In this day and age, what does it mean to be 'true to yourself' (one word)? What could it mean to you?  Let's find out!

When's the last time you remember having a GOOD conversation with someone?  One where both of you leave feeling heard, understood, respect or even loved? Here's my experience with such a conversation.

Are ya feelin a little down? Do you feel like you're not useful, not needed or not worthy of whatever? I suggest you find somewhere to volunteer your time.  It doesn't have to be a lot of time, it just has to be interactive with other humans.  Old ones, young ones, it doesn't matter. Here's an example of what recently happened to me.

A question my mom used to ask me, "If you could do something nice for someone, why wouldn't you?"  I've never had an answer. What I did have was an opportunity to help someone and his family forget about life for a while and have a little fun.

Have you ever thought about why you 'don't want' to do something you KNOW you are capable of, yet you don't make an attempt to do it? Me too...