Addictions, Behavior, Character, Giving Back
“Thanks Mountain”
One of my favorite movies has always been “Treasure of Sierra Madre“. There’s a nice moment in the film when three miners who’ve struck gold are about to come down off the mountain. They’ve staked their claim and are leaving with a small fortune they’ve pried from the rocky terrain. One of the three, a crusty old charmer named Howard (played by Walter Huston) insists they restore the mountain and close the wound they’ve ripped in her side. The… Read More
Behavior, Choices, Communication
Where Have We Been and Why Are We Back?
In keeping with what Paul and I started with, the basic principles of Gratitude and Trust, the six affirmations, there are three that explain why we have suddenly reappeared in your inbox. I will make right the wrongs I’ve done wherever possible. I will continue to examine my behavior on a daily basis. I will live my life in love and service and gratitude and trust. By telling you where we’ve been and why we left, I am trying… Read More
SUPER SOUL CONVERSATIONS
Last night did not feel like the right time to post this. But if ever there was a day to be on Oprah’s amazing, inspirational podcast Super Soul Conversations, it would have been this morning. And somehow, somewhere, someone decided this mornings slot would be given to us. We only found out it was happening last Friday. And the thing is we listen to these podcasts. Like when we are not on it. I suggest everyone subscribe to this.… Read More
The ingredients of both darkness and light are equally present in all of us,…The madness of this planet is largely a result of the human being’s difficulty in coming to virtuous balance with himself.
The ingredients of both darkness and light are equally present in all of us,…The madness of this planet is largely a result of the human being’s difficulty in coming to virtuous balance with himself.
Happy Memorial Day
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. ~ Mark Twian
TRACEY STOPS SHOPPING
If you’ve been following this site for any length of time you know that I have my own website called traceyjacksononline.com. I don’t usually cross pollinate the sites, as mine is more personal and this one I obviously share with Paul, but I am starting a new project over there that I thought I would share over here too. It has to do with addiction. In the book I talk about my shopping addiction. I love to shop. How much?… Read More
DRIFT AWAY
Yesterday Paul lost his younger brother the talented songwriter Mentor Williams. Most famous for writing the hit Drift Away, Mentor had a long career. He loved music, animals, the outdoors and God. He was over six feet of love and warmth. He will be missed. I know you all join me in sending Paul condolences and hugs. “Drift Away” Day after day I’m more confused Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain You know that’s a… Read More
Behavior, Depression, Disappointment, Friendship, Frustration
DEALING WITH PTSD – PRESIDENT TRUMP STRESS DISORDER
I sometimes cross blog. This is a blog I wrote for my site traceyjacksononline.com There are two kinds of people walking around America these days, those who are happy and feel like they have won some big prize and then there are the ones suffering from anxiety, fear, anger and stress. You can tell the later really easily, there is a look in the eye, a slump in the shoulder, a blank stare that translates into WTF happened and… Read More
Habits, Health, READING SUGGESTIONS
IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU IT DOESN’T CHANGE YOU
That slogan is by Fred DeVito who along with his wife Elizabeth Halfpapp are the creators of Core Fusion and the heads of the now global EXHALE spas. They are also the authors of the new book BARRE FITNESS. Fred yells that out in class when he wants to push you and for you to push yourself. But it is such a great saying it can be used to apply to most anything. Fred had to trademark it as others… Read More
Compassion, Death, Family, Freedom, Goodness, Hope, Life
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~James Baldwin