Category Archives: Acceptance

My First Hippie

Posted on January 2, 2013 by richrockwood

Living in the Past: In my mind’s eye I can still see him. He had long, uncombed hair that almost touched his shoulders. He had thick dark framed glasses which stood out against his haystack of hair. He was wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Communication, Country, Creativity, Feelings, Focus, Hippie Movement, Laughter, Letting Go, Life, Memory, Peace, Perspective, Politics, Reality, relationships, Stress, The Past, War | Tagged Acceptance, Anti War Movement, artistic expressions, current-events, Fear, Hippies, Relationships | Leave a comment

The Best Gifts I Already Have

Posted on December 24, 2012 by richrockwood

Lessons from Life: There is a proverb which says “the best things in life are free.” Actually that is the title to a song. These are some of the words in the song recorded by Frank Sinatra. The moon belongs … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Appreciation, Christmas, Creation, Enjoyment, Focus, Happiness, Holidays, Life, Materialism, Money, Nature, Peace, Perspective, Pleasure, Praise, Priorities, Relaxation, Thankfulness, Weather, Worry | Tagged Appreciation, artistic expressions, Beauty, Creation, Creativity, Enjoyment, Life, Order, Sunrise, Sunset | Leave a comment

Only Sleeping

Posted on December 21, 2012 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight “I’m Only Sleeping” (Beatles) When I wake up early in the morning Lift my head, I’m still yawning When I’m in the middle of a dream Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream) Please, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Aging, Creativity, Exercise, Focus, Health, Letting Go, Life, Medical, Night, Peace, Perspective, Relaxation, Retirement, Sleeplessness, Stress, Trust, Worry | Tagged Aging, Perseverance, Prayer, sleep, sleeplessness, Surrender, Worry | 1 Comment

I Am An Optimist and a Pessimist

Posted on December 17, 2012 by richrockwood

Lessons I Have Learned: I suspect the notion that life has it’s ups and downs came as a surprise to me. I am the kind of person that likes things to be positive and happy. I guess that makes me … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Appreciation, Contentment, Courage, Faith, Fear, Focus, Grief, Holidays, Letting Go, Life, Nature, Perseverance, Perspective, Stress, Suffering, Trust, Worry | Tagged Appreciation, current-events, Enjoyment, Gifts, Grief, Identity, Life, Loss, Perseverance, Quiet Time, Renewal, Stress, Suffering, Trust, Worry | Leave a comment

Don’t Change a Thing for Me

Posted on December 14, 2012 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight: When my wife Inga died, I had lots of memories of her. One of the endearing things about her was she loved singing “My Funny Valentine” for anyone who would listen on her birthday. Her birthday … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Appreciation, Feelings, Happiness, love, Perspective, relationships, Thankfulness | Tagged Acceptance, Appreciation, Identity, Love | Leave a comment