C.G. Ayling's Blog, page 12
March 26, 2015
On Control
My thanks to Debbie Englemann for inspiring this post, which is about the control we exert over our feelings. I agree with Debbie that we all need something of an emotional pressure release system, unfortunately I think the pendulum of … Continue reading →
On Coffee
Coffee is amazing. It has an aroma so effective it deceives us into thinking it is a flavor. A sip seeps down the throat, and then gently washes into the front part of our brain. It is said the brain … Continue reading →
March 25, 2015
On Exhaustion.
So many people are tired, it isn’t just us. I think that when we’re tired our normal defenses go down. Some of those defenses are against ourself, and serve to keep our emotions under control. I am yet to decide … Continue reading →
March 18, 2015
On Unnecessary Truth
Truth is complicated. Truth is personal. And truth is important. However, there are definitely white lies, and truths we feel, yet shouldn’t tell. For truth to be valuable, it needs to be necessary. What is an unnecessary truth? Unnecessary truth, … Continue reading →
March 17, 2015
Real Men, and Razors
As a young man just out of the Army I used to shave with a cutthroat razor. Not the wimp variety, which are nothing more than a flip open holder for razor blades, but the genuine McCoy. I had a … Continue reading →
March 9, 2015
On Honesty.
I think most people have forgotten how to be honest. Sharing thoughts demands that we share the thoughts we actually have, not the thoughts we think will cause others to think more of us.
March 5, 2015
Why, a dog?
Look in the eyes, they’ll tell you, why… In other places on my blog you’ll find my sentiments of the special relationship we miserable humans have with our wonderful dogs. The picture above, taken by my favorite youngest daughter Julia, … Continue reading →
February 24, 2015
On Alzheimer’s Disease
Of all the illnesses that can beset people, I think Alzheimer‘s Disease must be one of the worst. It is devastating for all parties. The family members cannot help but feel despair at seeing the soul of their family member … Continue reading →
February 13, 2015
On Self
Why is it so difficult to comprehend the murmurs of our heart? If our heart is belief, our mind is the skeptic. It becomes so confusing when we are battered with contradictory thoughts and feelings. As if our wordless emotions … Continue reading →
January 27, 2015
On Abortion.
Words matter to me. A lot. Especially when I discover that words are being used to manipulate me. I don’t like being manipulated. At all. And thus to the topic of this post. A topic that rears its ugly head … Continue reading →
