John H. Driggs
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“Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, Pretending that I’m doing well, My need is such I pretend too much, I’m lonely but no one can tell…” —From Buck Ram’s… read more…
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Probably the most important decision that you will make in your life is who to have as a life mate and who to co-parent with in raising your children.… read more…
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Probably the most important decision you will ever make in your lifetime is who to choose as a loving mate. How much you will feel loved and are able… read more…
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Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be explained by those symbols called words. Their meaning can only be articulated by the inaudible language… read more…
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In all of our lives there certainly are those times when it is very healthy to live only for ourselves. If we are just about to give birth to… read more…
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Facing and resolving the major impediments in our life will bring us to a better lot in our life, one that surpasses having no impediments at all. Assuredly what… read more…
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Serenity is not in things but in what we make of things. —Epictetus, Greek Stoic Philosopher (55-135 AD) Some of us are truly happy over the long haul. However,… read more…
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Trying to care for a selfish person is like traveling into a black hole looking for love. The more you do it, the more you lose yourself. Eventually you… read more…
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Having too many rules is just another way of saying: “I don’t trust anybody to love me.” “I’ll never forget my father’s funeral. It was tragic beyond words. Several… read more…
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Are parents really in charge of their families today? Most parents would say, “Of course we are!” The more honest answer is, “Probably not.” Popular media, peer culture and… read more…
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