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Justification: giving of reasons for something. The act of justifying something.

Ever find yourself doing this? Something you know isn’t what you’d usually do however; circumstances seem to allow you to figure out how you might do it anyway. Of course, most of us have. The real issue does it make it right?

I’m convinced that today with the legal system so liberal anything we do can be justified. In the end it’s our moral caliber that is being destroyed. So when people you love ask you to understand why they are doing something shady, immoral, or illegal; are you able to stand up to them and say no? I don’t agree with you and what you’re doing is not alright by my terms and conditions.

Having cancer has taught me many things this year.  Some good and others I would rather have not known.  However, there is one thing I do understand compassion and empathy, when you’re sick and feeling down and out both are what you need as much as the treatment. My Chemo nurses are skilled in their jobs and have both emotions which act as a calming energy to the patient.  (Note my ownership of the Chemo ladies).

Crying is it healthy?

I read an article in the January 08 issue of Ladies Home Journal regarding crying. It’s worth the read. In the article they offer weeping as a way to reduce stress, and it can indicate emotions which need addressing in the future. The body can have deep rooted needs and tears they advise could be sending us a message to get help. If it’s not just a good cry you need, you may also want to consider seeking professional help.

My daughter Sherry currently has her step dad, my second husband living with them in their home. Noah knows Jerry is his mother’s dad, and that I was married to him at one time.

He must have been thinking about this because when I came to visit he asked some rather difficult questions. I believe when you’re asked a question you should try to give a brief yet honest answer. Jerry and I are friends so there is no difficulty visiting.

Scientists have confirmed what the overwhelmed have already known.  Stress increases aging.  Want proof?  Just look at the aging that occurs in our presidents after four years in office.  Increasing scientific evidence suggests that prolonged stress takes its toll on the body, in other words there is no separation between mind and body.   According to a study done at UCSF, our bodies respond to our psychological environment and chronic stress may affect the rate of cellular aging by affecting molecules believed to play a key role in the weakening of the immune function.   Our DNA is affected by stress.  Observing two control groups, the findings reported that the women with the highest perceived psychological stress showed the effects of the equivalent of approximately 10 years of accelerated aging.  

Cancer

This was the first week I felt as I did before my surgery. It was amazing and wonderful. I feel healthy and able to resume my prior life. My husband told me he saw the difference as well.

This morning I wrote a post on my blog at www.eons.com  It is an over 50 blog site which allows us old timers to tell our stories and interact with readers our own age.  Our site grammology, by the grace of God seems to appeal to all ages, thank you very much.  However, I thought I’d plug eons for all to read.  Even if our younger readers stop by the eons site; it can give them a window to some of our thoughts and emotions.  I believe knowing each other mentally is part of understanding our actions therefore promoting stronger bonds.  So here is the edited version of what I posted on my blog at eons. Today will be the first time in three months I feel normal with my energy.  I hope Noah, grandpa and I have a great overnight.  We have a lot planned including putting up Noah’s birdhouse he and Joe built and painted.   

Eleanor Roosevelt said: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. When I read that I thought I have dreams however, does it mean I can accomplish them? When I pondered longer I realized my thoughts have changed at different times of my life. At 61 my dreams are very different then they were when I was much younger. However, there is one vision I still have. Winning the lottery.