Darryl Duke's Blog, page 16
November 9, 2016
A Rebounding Happiness
“I actually wrote something else as a commentary on the election, but I didn’t post it. It was written with a bit of anger, and I’m no longer angry, just sad. All I can do is hope for the best for our country, and not hold any resentments that may come. I know the happiness I’ve cherished since ... Read more
October 22, 2016
Emotional Pain Reduction
“It’s been said that we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be hurt by others. But it’s often hard not to be, especially when someone we love does something to cause us emotional pain. I’ve been hurt in the past by people I love because I am sensitive and caring, but I’ve also grown stronger from these experiences. Although, in truth, I can still be hurt by others at ... Read more
September 14, 2016
No You Calm Down!
“It’s been my experience that people who feel the need to tell others to calm down are often the ones who never learned how to be calm themselves”
August 18, 2016
The People We Love
“Take pictures of the people you love. Video record them if you can. Call them a lot. Visit and hug them as often as you can. Tell them you love them until they’re tired of hearing it. And perhaps most of all—appreciate them now.”
August 7, 2016
A Prevailing Belief
“No matter what you may be going through now, there’s no reason not to believe things will get better and something can be learned. Keep trying to believe that with all your might, and you cannot help but to prevail when unwanted circumstances enter your life and fill you with fear.”
July 24, 2016
That’s A Good Sign
I’m not religious. But I do ask for signs that something created life and the universe for a reason when I need too. They may not come right away, and some are more subtle than others, but they sustain me in times when my old enemy fear shows up and causes unhappiness in my life. Some say there isn’t a god of ... Read more
July 2, 2016
Do I Have Egg On My Face?
“I realize choosing a white egg over a brown one doesn’t make me a racist. But strangely. I feel bad every time I do.”
June 24, 2016
I Gotta Hand It To You
“One sure sign that you’re trying to do too much is that moment when you realize you have way too many items in your hands to use the house key that’s also in your hands.”
June 5, 2016
Peace Of Mind
“I’m sure that my belief in some kind of god is different from most others. To be honest, there are days when I’m not sure what to believe. However, the result of prayer has been peace of mind for many, including myself, so I see no reason to stop asking whatever god there may be ... Read more
June 3, 2016
The Greatest Of All Times
June 3rd will be forever bittersweet for me. My daughter was born on this date, which makes me happy. But my adolescent idol, Muhammad Ali, has passed away. He meant so much to so many that I know I am not alone in the deep sadness I feel. I also know I cannot claim to ... Read more
