By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- OUR HOMELAND – Today marks a day of personal freedom from tyranny for me. No way in over two decades of work did I ever see leaving my federal government career for that reason. Misogyny and toxic leadership, yes. A few bad leaders from time to time made meContinue reading “Our Homeland”
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The Epic Psychopathic Bully
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- In a span of 6 years from 1939-1945, in our parent’s lifetime, only 85 years ago people, do the math, Hitler convinced the people of “German” ancestry, to invade Poland then the rest of Europe, bringing about World War II to everyone’s doorstep across the globe. All the whileContinue reading “The Epic Psychopathic Bully”
The Anatomy of Humanity
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- We human beings are complicated organisms among other countless living creatures here on planet Earth. We are as insignificant as a drop of rain, but as important as a hurricane. Over the continuum of time, we matter little but in the span of our own lifetime, we matter tremendouslyContinue reading “The Anatomy of Humanity”
Made in Authenticity
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- Human beings host the capacity to spend their lives craving something outside themselves to fill themselves up more than any other known organism ever to inhabit the planet Earth. Even after their basic needs are met, they still crave more of anything one can imagine. They will also goContinue reading “Made in Authenticity”
Science, Religion and Family
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- My grandma Rose, who we called “Grandma Mac,” loved playing cards like Hearts, 500, even Kings in the Corner, any card game you could imagine, she was ready to play as soon as you walked through her front door. As we played, she would tell me stories about herContinue reading “Science, Religion and Family”
Till Paths Be Wrought
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought No one should ever fear a madman, but everyone should fear his followers as they are the ones willing to commit atrocities on his behalf. They are the ones who have lost their way. May truth and justice prevail as we peacefully work to restore our democratic brotherhood. [Photo creditContinue reading “Till Paths Be Wrought”
Dreaming Your Way to Achieving Your Dream
-April 13, 2022- I took this photo of Robin Williams imprints on Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre while visiting Los Angeles this past week. Robin Williams starred in two of my three most favorite films, “Dead Poets Society” and “Good Will Hunting.” While the movie, “Dances with Wolves,” was the best movie ever asContinue reading “Dreaming Your Way to Achieving Your Dream”
To Leave a Legacy in My Wake
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought -explore- None of us, not you, not me, and not a stranger on the street came to the Americas through ordinary lineages. Our ancestors were all extraordinary human beings, all of them, even more so those who had to endure fates that none of us today could imagine for ourselves. Continue reading “To Leave a Legacy in My Wake”
Communication – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought –explore– I recently visited the San Francisco Zoo with family and had a wonderful time. I saw bears exploring their enclosure for treats left by the keepers, wolves playing hide-and-seek on their worn trails, orangutans climbing high up for the view while they ate breakfast and lions doing what theyContinue reading “Communication – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”
Restoring Intimacy: An Hour of Your Lifetime
By Renee Shay, Harvesting Thought –First Step– Plan time to take about a one hour walk with the love of your life. Before you go, make a copy of an image of the two of you from the beginning of your journey (i.e., wedding photo). Set the original photo on the counter where you willContinue reading “Restoring Intimacy: An Hour of Your Lifetime”
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