Tag Archives: fantasy

Illusory

Posted on June 18, 2022 by swabby429

There’s no shame in admitting that one is influenced and often moved by dreams, intuition, and the subconscious. This is normal and healthy when we keep in mind that these phenomena are illusory in nature. Experience reminds us that illusory … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on December 13, 2020 by swabby429

The winter holidays are in full swing. That means, for most of us, we have high expectations about how they will turn out. The traditions are many and the hype surrounding them is overwhelming. The advertising is out of this … Continue reading →

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Refreshment

Posted on July 23, 2020 by swabby429

The body was feverish. The throat felt parched. Perspiration drenched the face, stung the eyes and smeared my eyeglasses. The absence of even the slightest of breezes brought out my worst feelings of aversion about summertime. It was time to take … Continue reading →

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What Is?

Posted on August 26, 2018 by swabby429

When we notice a cloud in the sky and simply experience the act of noticing, we see “what is” for what it is. The moment we label it as a cloud, or the category of cloud it is, or what … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on May 31, 2017 by swabby429

We have been told to dream big dreams and pray for more.  Much of our short time on this small planet is spent chasing after rainbows.  We want a better life filled with everything to our heart’s content.  Not only … Continue reading →

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To Dream

Posted on April 27, 2017 by swabby429

The snow fell in large clumps and was stuck onto all the surfaces along the path. The wet precipitation seemed to be the source of great happiness and serenity. As I glided above the snowy surface I felt increasingly greater … Continue reading →

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Today Is Fool’s Paradise Day

Posted on July 13, 2015 by swabby429

When we’re young, we’re most likely to yearn for a better place to live than where we grow up.  In my own instance, the often stultifying, backwardness of the Midwest inspired dreams of far-away, progressive England. I daydreamed about the … Continue reading →

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