by Clifford Murray | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog
They are working for us! The pandemic is causing health systems to break down. Many are stretched to the limit, if not already beyond their limits. Many hospitals have no more beds available. Not enough equipment. Shortage of emergency supplies. People are being...
by Clifford Murray | Jan 17, 2021 | Blog
The Unseen Victims, The global pandemic has now claimed over two million lives which causes us extreme sadness. At the same time it has brought psychological suffering for thousands of others. Incessant isolation has brought stress and anxiety, Constant loneliness has...
by Clifford Murray | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog
WHAT’S YOUR PURPOSE FOR LIVING? In a mental health study 7948 college students were asked what was important to them. Sixteen percent said “making a lot of money” but 78% responded “finding a purpose and meaning to my life.” If asked, what would you consider to be...
by Clifford Murray | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog
Seeing beyond tomorrow. We all know that last year was abominable. For many families it was a tragic year. With the pandemic overshadowing and restricting our activity, 2020 will go down in infamy as a year to be forgotten. However, the good thing is that it can only...
by Clifford Murray | Nov 29, 2020 | Blog
Caregiving and Covid! Caregiving in normal times is not easy but caregiving in this time of pandemic is like a burden on top of a burden. For normal families and households the restrictions are irksome, but for the caregiver it brings added stress and isolation. With...
by Clifford Murray | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog
Thanksgiving and the Pandemic. I know we have passed Thanksgiving here in Canada but living so close to the USA, we are reminded it will be Thanksgiving there shortly. It might seem ironic to even talk about thanksgiving during this time of pandemic. In fact, one...
by Clifford Murray | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog
(I am indebted for this unsolicited blog post by Nancy Kingdon, the founder and director of Writing Legacy,www.writinglegacy.com) Need Encouragement? Want a Timely Read Full of Unforgettable Quotes and Great Advice? AUDIENCE:...
by Clifford Murray | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog
It is hard to understand how anyone can forgive some atrocities, like the murder of a child, the killing of a family member by a drunk driver or even being swindled out of your life savings. We know these things happen, all too frequently. We also know that people...
by Clifford Murray | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog
Suffering to Serenity! Children are so innocent. They are also so vulnerable and impressionable. Many of us had good childhoods, loved, accepted and set on the right tracks. Others, unfortunately, found themselves subjected to direct abuse in their growing-up years,...
by Clifford Murray | May 5, 2020 | Blog
As I look into the faces of my fellow residents here at the Retirement Community, I think of the lives that have been lived. Lives of purpose. Lives with meaning. Lives filled with love. Of loves won and loves lost. The warmth of joy. The bitter cold of sadness....
