The Blogs Of Jennifer L Thorpe

The Power of A Hug

The power of a hug is immeasurable. We’re told that hugs are beneficial for good health. I say they are vital to life, and without enough of them, we can suffer greatly. Today, I received two hugs. One from my daughter and the other from my friend Taryn. Both of them felt amazing, but when my friend hugged me, I felt her hands on the middle of my back as she embraced me warmly. I could feel the…

You Have No Idea…

You have no idea how much writing I’ve been doing. Sadly, (or perhaps a blessing) I haven’t shared. I also haven’t spent a lot of time on you. I miss seeing your lovely photos or reading your blog. Just know that I followed you because you are amazing! Even if I am absent from here.

What You Make Of It

They say life is what you make of it. I call bullshit. I am so sick of platitudes as one of the only offering to a happy life. Be positive… Allow the good things in your life… It all happens for a reason. Bullshit! I read a blog not too long ago by Tim Lawrence titled Everything Doesn’t Happen For A Reason, and it hit so hard and close to home that even his word choices stuck with me. Platitudes.…

The creative juices have dried up into a ball of stale crust.

Boy, You’re a Pain in the Head.

Pain. Both scientists and professionals have done numerous studies that have proven that pain is mostly psychological, caused by many factors from stress to childhood trauma. if a person doesn’t consistently practice techniques to reduce or eliminate stress, the result is illness and ultimately physical pain. Its more complex than just the brain sending signals. Rather, it is everything to do…