Jane Peschel (jpesch1)

I'm at a point in my life where I have lots of thoughts. They run the spectrum of reflections of my past experiences growing up to thoughts about how to use photos effectively to make stories come alive.

My thoughts have only recently made it to written status. I found a sense of release in the act of blogging, then stumbled upon Hubpages. This venue gives me more feedback and allows me the opportunity to learn from other writers as well.

I am enjoying the energy that I get from trying to come up with something worth sharing. It's great brain food.

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Life's Journey - "I Will Sail My Vessel Till the River Runs Dry"

"You know a dream is like a river. Ever changing as it flows." A song by Garth Brooks with words that capture a life's journey. "Makes each day a constant battle, just to stay between the shores."

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How To Listen For Spiritual Messages - The Message of The Cardinal - Revisited

Written in November 2012, I reread it now in April 2013 and feel compelled to update it based on the past months. I'm a believer now. Spirits are trying to send us messages! Pay attention!

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Reflecting On The Stages of Grief and Loss - With Appreciation and Love

Living with the grief and loss of a loved one, through suicide, is a journey. The stages are not steps accomplished in a month or even a year but a process that lasts a life time.

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The Journey Within

If one can believe that life events all happen for a reason, then one can also believe that our job is to uncover the messages along the way. Spiritual healing can take place if we open up our hearts.

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Finally I Understand

Life lessons are not all easy to understand. Sometimes, it takes a lifetime! This is the culmination of my struggle to piece together my feelings about my brother ending with love and appreciation.

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Parenting Tips - Building School Power - Fill Their Backpacks With Basic Needs

Along with notebooks and jeans, make sure that your child has all the other back to school supplies that are essential for a great year of learning.

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  Bias & Hate

  Spreading Love Not Hate

  6 years ago

  The country, right now, is reeling with division. We may not find a positive way out of this one unless we start making positive choices. No, this simple act will not solve any issues but hate and anger don't either. It's time to show some love.

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  My Mother's Anger Had Become My Own

  6 years ago

  She was always angry. I didn't always understand. I thought I caused it. Now, I understand that she was raging against her 'lot in life'. She'd had dreams. It didn't matter. She was a female with traditions to uphold. She needed to be a good Catholic and a loving wife, a proper woman.

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  Nature & Spirituality

  Are You There, God?

  6 years ago

  Look for messages that are there to guide your journey.

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  Alcoholism

  My Selfish Friend - Alcohol!

  2 years ago

  This is the story of alcohol; a selfish "friend". It starts out timidly, offering you a small sip of "friendship". Then it takes you on wild joy rides making you think that it's your best friend.

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  Life's Journey - "I Will Sail My Vessel Till the River Runs Dry"

  6 years ago

  "You know a dream is like a river. Ever changing as it flows." A song by Garth Brooks with words that capture a life's journey. "Makes each day a constant battle, just to stay between the shores."

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  Parenting Advice & Tips

  Successful Parenting Tips Based on Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"

  7 years ago

  Stephen Covey passes away on July 15, 2012. Like many people, I not only read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, but I embedded his habits into my life. They became my habits too.