Monthly Archives: May 2014

Sharing Some “Arty-farty, Airy-fairy” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings

Originally posted on Beyond the Zone: God and The Spiritual Journey:
Sharing Some “Arty-farty, Airy-fairy” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings “Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to…

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“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Keep fighting Schumi (Michael Schumacher) Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as ALL people in deep comas around the globe…and especially … Continue reading

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”Our circumstances are not meant to keep us down, but to build us up. “

”Our circumstances are not meant to keep us down, but to build us up. “ – the words of Craig Phillips (from http://www.secondchancetolive.wordpress.com) “Share, encourage and spread love”

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Writing into the Light

Writing into the Light A new book

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Some Cognitive Effects of Head (Brain) Injury

“Compare it (your head) to a jelly in a bowl. The bowl is the skull – a strong, protective container – and the jelly (the brain) is nestled within. The skull is able to withstand many types of blows; but the brain is vulnerable to sudden swirling or rotating movements. Shake the bowl and see what happens to the jelly.”
– Dr Don Mackie, Emergency Specialist(in New Zealand)

This extract (in note form) is from a chapter from my manuscript titled MY STORY, MY DREAM available at http://www.amazon.com/Ill-Do-It-My-Way/ and as an e-book at

http://www.amazon.com/Ill-Do-It-Way-ebook/dp/B005GS6ZVO

Also LIVING WITH HEAD (BRAIN) INJURY (from ‘MY STORY’) * [Kindle Edition http://www.amazon.com/LIVING-BRAIN-INJURY-STORY-ebook/dp/B005IQMC0W/

and his latest Who Wants to be Normal Anyway

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“In order to write about life first you must live it.”

“In order to write about life first you must live it.” – Ernest Hemingway from http://www.hemingwaythoughts.wordpress.com

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Broken Mind, Persistent Hope

Broken Mind, Persistent Hope Broken Mind, Persistent HopeA Memoir of Recovery from Brain Damage and Manic Depressionby Thomas E. Hartmann A promising young student is cut down by manic depression. Soon after, his car is T-boned by a tractor trailer … Continue reading

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LIVING WITH HEAD INJURY: What It Feels Like to Have A Head Injury?

Article Title: LIVING WITH HEAD INJURY: What It Feels Like to Have A Head Injury? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, brain, medical information, medical resources, Submitter’s web sites: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+LockContinue reading

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The Enduring Hemingway: ” One must, first of all, endure.”

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“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds…”

Originally posted on Beyond the Zone: God and The Spiritual Journey:
“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds…” Picture: First Light Makorori, Gisborne in the scenic and tranquil little haven that is New Zealand…

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