Gifts

Gifts sometimes come to us wrapped in packages of pain, sorrow and loss. As we unwrap our gifts we have to have the discernment to pick them apart and find the pieces that fits our puzzle. It’s through the delicate job of putting the pieces where they fit that we learn the lessons we need […]

Map

Instead of looking at what other people are doing in their lives our time would be better spent on mapping out what we want and the path to getting there. Life is too short, we have to be focused on ourselves before life passes us by. Sitting in a rocking chair and dwelling on the […]

Loving Oneself

Regardless of our circumstances the one thing we can do for ourselves is to love ourselves unconditionally. We don’t need to be married or in a relationship, have a loving family or loyal friends to foster a relationship with ourselves. Being in love with ourselves allows us to give grace to ourselves and to be […]

Belief

The beliefs we are taught and follow are not always beneficial to us, it can be the impediment that keeps us docile and impoverished. If we are praying while others are preying how can we expect the sharing of resources. It’s all relegated to work like a clock, the hands keep ticking while we keep […]

Christmas

Christmas is not only for a season, it’s the spirit that matters, one we should embrace with every breath we take. Being of service to each other ought to be our motto. May this season dwell within us instead of living amongst the gifts we give and receive. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2025

Holidays

Holidays have no effect in the life of the financially handicapped person. What is there to celebrate when you are homeless, starving and scared? We have to do much more for the marginalized population instead of creating an optical illusion. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2025

Trust

We have to trust ourselves fully knowing that we can’t judge people using our value system as a determining factor. People are multifaceted, even those within our family. Get to know the people you associate with. Observe their behaviour. Are they prolific liars? Do they have sticky fingers? Do they break their promises? Remember trust […]

Forgive

Some of us are very calculating, we use religion as an excuse for our diabolical ways. The burden of shame is not on the victims, it’s on the perpetrators. Forgiveness is not required of victims, it is for the perpetrators, they have to forgive themselves, show contrition and amend their way of life. © Norma […]