People that are trying to become healthier or those that are obese or overweight often turn to diet drinks as a substitute for sugary drinks. Artificial sweeteners are usually a better choice than high fructose corn syrup, but not that much better. Sugar is the oldest sweetener. Sugar was once used like salt and other … Continue reading All Sweeteners Are Not Created Equal
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There is a lot of advice on how to become healthier by avoiding certain diseases that help you live longer. We generally ignore that advice. We know what we should be doing to be healthier and live longer. This article provides advice on how to get sicker and die younger. If you are serious about … Continue reading How to live more painfully and die sooner
MedPage Today posted a list of vitamins and supplements on August 18, 2016. Some of their information is useful, but there some key pieces of information missing or not considered. The slideshow gives their 12 key points. The comments in bold italics present other ideas to consider. The slideshow is titled Vitamins and Minerals from A to Z. Traditional … Continue reading Additional considerations for consuming vitamins and minerals (revised)
You don't have to be a Christian to be a follower of Jesus. Being a spiritualist does not interfere with any religion's basic teachings. You can learn about spiritualist principles off the Christian Spiritualist Temple website. The principles have been modified slightly to account for incorporating Jesus' teachings with spirituality. This poem was written before … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Moving Forward on the Spirit Path
Smoke Ring is all about the relationship of a heroin addict to heroin. The poem is semi-pornographic, which is fitting because heroin creates an obscene relationship with the user. At the time I wrote this in 1972, I had a friend name Fox that was an extremely gifted artist and a heroin addict. He read … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Smoke Ring
It is hard to understand the changing roles that we experience throughout our lives. Nature is a great teacher if we keep our eyes and mind open. The situations and stations of our lives can change in a moment. Predators and Victims I am the hawk; floating, soaring, drifting high in the winter sky. I … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Predators and Victims
Many fear change. Many fear failure. We must face these fears to progress upon the Spirit Path. Sometimes we are pushed into unexpected situations to challenge us, and to make us take the leap. Photo by Frank Cone The author reads this poem. This poem discusses overcoming our fears that may inhibit our actions to … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Eagle Soaring
As we grow older, we all face the loss of parents and friends. I called my Dad every day, usually early in the morning. It was a ritual that we enjoyed. When he passed, I became more aware of how my Mom was doing. She and the rest of the family always expected that she … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Change of Scenery
This is a time when people feel powerless and helpless in the face of the constant barrage of fear mongering by the press, news channels and the government terrorist wolf cries. We each have the capability of changing the world. We are all here for the purpose of becoming better human beings. You Are the … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – You Are the Shining Light
Each person walks on their own unique journey along the Spirit Path. This journey is complex, and requires constant vigilance lest we stray from our desired objectives. Walking on ice requires similar vigilance lest we fall. Walking on Ice Each step is unknown beneath the snow on ice. Each step requires total attention to our … Continue reading Spiritual Poetry – Walking on Ice
Walking the Spirit Path 