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Friday, November 01, 2024

Welcome November 💓

Well, welcome to November. This month derives from the Latin root novem, meaning “nine,” because in the Roman calendar, there were only ten months in the year, and November was indeed the ninth month.

Our eleventh month is best known for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day in America, but it is also packed with many special days of awareness and observances to celebrate.

November will stream forth a period of transition and personal growth, and this month will also herald new beginnings or a new chapter in your life. Use this time to examine how your life has brought you to where you are now. It is no accident that everything you need to move forward and grow is at your disposal, regardless of your current situation – and all you have to do to find it is to look deep inside yourself. In these times of transition, you need to be present, awake, and, of course, alert.

Always with love

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

A trip down memory lane on Hallows-Eve 👻

By Thomas F O'Neill

I always enjoyed celebrating Halloween, even when I lived in China. But I did miss the pint-sized spooks visiting me on this particular occasion because the President of China, Xi Jinping, outlawed this ancient tradition commonly celebrated worldwide.

I always bought various bags of candies for trick-or-treaters, and I would put up a glow-in-the-dark skeleton on my front door. It was not a real skeleton like the one in the Bio-lab at the school where I taught. It was just a store-bought one, but scary nonetheless. I think that attracted all the pint-sized visitors on howling nights.

The kids didn’t say ‘trick or treat’ like American kids. They would say - ‘Gěi táng jiù dǎodà’, which means 给糖就捣蛋 if you didn't know that already.

One little witch yelled,“Hello Mr. Tom!!!” when I opened my door. She was holding a large chopstick for her magic wand. I opened the little witch’s bag to see what goodies she possessed. I then proceeded to take a few of her candy bars and a bag of M and M’s.

“Hey,” she said in a little perturbed voice, “Mr. Tom, you are supposed to give me Candy.”

“Oh,” I replied, “Is that how it works, so do you know any tricks?”

She then started singing, “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands …..”

“Oh, stop,” I said, “you are scaring me.”

I handed her a couple of candy bars, and she yelled, “thank you.”

“Good, now go away,” I replied.

“What are you doing?” she asked me while staring at my laptop computer on my desk, “Oh, homework, I hate homework,” she said as she turned and headed out my door.

Others also came on that hallows-eve, reminding me of the fun I had as a child going door to door. It was followed by mischief night. The only real mischief here was the fireworks kids set off in front of my apartment building and sticking a half-eaten apple in my glow-in-the-dark skeleton’s mouth.

Boy, I could teach those little buggers about the mischief I did as a child.

I'm afraid I had to disagree with Xi Jinping's ban on the ancient tradition of Halloween in China because I no longer had a way of getting free candy.

Don't let the ghouls, zombies, and ghosts get to you on this frightful occasion !!!!

But for all you young spooks out there, I would like to wish you a fun and Happy Halloween 👻 🎃

Always with love

Thomas F O'Neill

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Thank you all so much for the Birthday wishes 💓

Thank you all so much for the Birthday wishes; they were so heartwarming to read. Each Birthday reminds me that you cannot stop the passage of time, but with each second, minute, and day, I am learning how to live.

The people who entered my life throughout the years were for a reason. I discovered when I open myself up to invite others in, my life is impacted in profoundly positive ways; I’m never truly alone in the world because the power of love encompasses all things ...... 🦅

Once again, thank you all very much for reaching out to me and wishing me a Happy Birthday ...... 🥳 🥳

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Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Goodbye September and Hello October 💓

Wow, October is now here, and in our Northern Hemisphere, the days are flush with falling leaves, cooling weather, and growing anticipation for the holiday season. October's tenth month by our Gregorian calendar shares a root with octopus and octagon—the Latin octo and Greek okto, meaning “eight.” It is an indication of October's position in the early Roman calendar.

October is a month where the saying” What goes around comes around” rings true, with karmic spiritual energy of correcting wrongs and doing right. October augers in the true spirit of the Tiger, so find the light within you, find the spirit to take on all adversaries and illnesses, and consciously wish yourself a better, healthier, happier life.

October is the perfect month for manifesting your wants and desires. You will reap rewards if you actively pursue your dreams and enjoy the journey with all its obstacles. The three laws of spiritual manifestation are good Intentions, do no harm, and unbiased passion.

Your Karma this month is but a reflection of your spiritual morals. If you dislike something within you, don’t disown it, for the disowned causes chaos. Embrace it, cleanse it, purify it, and turn its previous energies of negativity into positivity.

We can also take this time to put Summer in our rearview mirror because the fall season is again upon us. For many people, the months of autumn symbolize change. Like the falling leaves from the trees, life must take a new course by shedding off the old to usher in the new. This part of the season’s cycle stretches to winter, which spiritual gurus say provides time for people to absorb and accept the ongoing change in one’s inner self. Like the cycles of death and rebirth, leaves will eventually grow back into branches, and flowers will once again set to bloom.

Soon, autumn colors will fade and be replaced by the bleak tone of chilly winter. Be that as it may, the world is always ready to welcome the changes and cycles of the season because these are the principles on which life basically rests.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Goodbye Summer and Hello Autumn 💗

We can put Summer in our rearview mirror because the fall season is again upon us. For many people, the months of autumn symbolize change. Like the falling leaves from the trees, life must take a new course by shedding off the old to usher in the new. This part of the season’s cycle stretches to winter, which spiritual gurus say provides time for people to absorb and accept the ongoing change in one’s inner self. Like the cycles of death and rebirth, leaves will eventually grow back into branches, and flowers will once again set to bloom.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Never Forget 9/11/2001 ......... 🦅

When I taught High School in China, none of my students were born 23 years ago. When the tragic event of 9/11 occurred. But that didn't stop me from taking a moment to speak about it in my classes.

Every year, for 14 years, I always took a moment around this time of year to tell my students about the event or, should I say, the attack on our country on September 11, 2001.

Five years ago, one of my students said her parents watched the event unfold on CCTV in China, and they were just as shocked by the attack as we Americans.

Every American should take a moment to reflect on this moment in American history, especially on its 23rd anniversary ......... 🦅

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Friday, September 06, 2024

An unusual bond between a girl and a wild fox 💓

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Sunday, September 01, 2024

Where has the summer gone? 😕

September should focus on finishing those uncompleted tasks and rectifying and improving your current situation because we all need self-improvement. So, find some uninterrupted time to search within, look at who you are now, note what still needs healing, and most of all, find forgiveness in your heart for yourself and others.

We should also take time to put ourselves in another person’s shoes rather than being overly judgmental. In doing so, you will relinquish your selfishness and move closer to recognizing the universal love that encompasses us and everything around us.

Self-tune yourself to the world and usher in love and healing. This is the core meaning of the number nine, and September is the ninth month of the year. It symbolizes a spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and the fulfillment of our divine purpose. September also marks the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one.

Let your September revolve around service, responsibility, and self-sacrifice. We will now witness our summer fade and autumn begin, a cycle of life and death in nature. So, let us encourage one another to let go of the old and welcome in the new, both in our external environment and within ourselves.

September comes from the Latin root septem-, meaning “seven,” because, in the original Roman republican calendar, September was the seventh month of the year rather than the ninth. The Roman calendar was only ten months long and included the following months: Martius, Aprilis, Maius, Junius, Quintilis, Sextilis, September, October, November, and December ....... ✌🦅

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Friday, August 30, 2024

When life gives you lemons 💗

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Saturday, August 24, 2024

Heartwarming story 💓

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Joe Biden gets a standing ovation at the DNC convention 🧡

A rare moment in history.

Joe Biden gets a standing ovation at the DNC convention 🧡

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Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Kamala Harris's VP pick 👍

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The moon landing 55 years ago was a remarkable event ........ 🦅

The moon landing 55 years ago was a remarkable event, and I can remember watching it on TV ........ 🦅

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Thursday, July 04, 2024

Happy Birthday, America, and many more to come ......... 🦅

Our freedom does not come easily, and we are all indebted to those heroes who made our country what it is today. As patriotic citizens, let us put extra effort into our civic responsibilities.

Our diversity should not be seen as a weakness but as our greatest strength. Only by working together can we build a resilient and thriving nation.

Our contribution to moving our great country forward is significant. We must be mindful of how our actions affect our nation's well-being.

Let us celebrate the contributions of the greatest nation on earth on this special Independence Day.

Always with love

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Monday, July 01, 2024

Goodbye June, and Hello July 🧡

Well, the month of June has passed us by, and the month of July is now upon us.

July symbolizes true ambition; if you have ambitious goals, this month will take you closer to what you truly desire, and that will accentuate your inner power. Good things will take time to manifest this month, but this is your chance to make ‘July’ a greater source of inspiration. If you believe in your inner power, all your potential will manifest for all to see.

If you were born in July, this is even greater because your life is full of opportunities. Equally, you have no excuses [not] to become successful because you can inspire yourself to become the person you ought to be ......... 🦅

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Thursday, June 06, 2024

The greatest generation ........ 🦅

The D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, united the Allied armies of land, sea, and air to form the largest invasion force in human history. The operation, code-named OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France.

The Brother of my Paternal Grandfather parachuted into France with the 82nd Airborne Division - 80 years ago - during the D-Day invasion.

He was truly part of the greatest generation ........ 🦅

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Sunday, June 02, 2024

Don't settle on being someone else's imitation 🌞

Don't settle on being someone else's imitation; be the original you genuinely are 🌞

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Thomas F O'Neill

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Saturday, June 01, 2024

Welcome June 🌞

June is named after Juno, the Roman Goddess of Marriage (equivalent to Greek mythology’s Hera and the Celtic region’s ultimate mother, the Goddess Danu). June is said to be a good month to get married.

Jolting with joy and the Sun, June is associated with equally radiant symbols, including the rare and highly valuable semi-precious stone Alexandrite.

June is also a month of balance. We have the ‘Mother’ figures, Juno, Hera, and Danu, but we also have the ‘Father’, Zeus. This prominent patron of the month is the archetypal symbol of power, strength, clarity, and light—all of which, as we have seen, feature prominently throughout the symbols of this month.

May has reached its conclusion, so let us now reflect on June.

I assure you that June will bring you laughter, joy, and excitement. It will also be a time when energy integrates toward unity and compassion.

This special month also signifies the end of the first half of the year, when the earth shares its bounty ....... 🦅

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day ....... 🦅

Let us remember all those who left us too soon while fighting for our country ...... 🦅

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Monday, April 01, 2024

Hello April 🧡

Trees start to blossom, flowers bloom, and the weather becomes warmer, making April a popular time for outdoor activities. A balanced equilibrium, it's a time of growth & moving forward in new & positive ways.

April’s name is rooted in the Latin Aprilis, which is derived from the Latin aperire meaning “to open”—which could be a reference to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees, a common occurrence throughout April in the Northern Hemisphere.

Some of the Roman months were named in honor of divinities, and as April was sacred to the goddess Venus, her Veneralia being held on the first day, it has been suggested that Aprilis was originally her month Aphrilis, from her equivalent Greek goddess name Aphrodite (Aphros), or the Etruscan name Apru.

The people who are all born in April are energetic and active. They have huge enthusiasm and passion for food, science, books, and travel. Apart from this, they pay more attention to actions than words. The people who are all surrounded by the April-born people will always have a bright smile with them.

Always with love

Thomas F O'Neill