Recipes for living, loving and laughing:Jo, Elliott, Cloey & Zoey's adventures

Are narcissists evil people or victims of their own mental illness? I see them as broken, not evil. It's a disorder, not a choice. Their actions may seem evil, but they don't choose to be that way. That's why they all do pretty much the same thing and have the same M.O (hence there's signs or red flags that fits them all), their brains operate in a different way, that doesn't allow them to be empathic and considerate. I think of narcissism and sociopathy as curses—everyone has their demons, and those are amongst the worst. Having said that, they are extremely dangerous, and definitely worth avoiding as much as possible. They may not choose to be narcissists, but their actions destroy lives, and I take nothing away from that. I'm just saying, they're not inherently evil—just broken people who can't really be fixed (because of their ego and intrinsic lack of accountability). Quora and from the same source When narcissists can't handle someone, it means...

 A quiet teaching from the path… There are wounds that wisdom cannot explain. Not every hurt was meant to make sense. Some pain arrives because another was willing to cause it. And no amount of searching will turn cruelty into clarity. Do not chase the one who bit you. Do not sit in the grass asking the snake why it chose to harm. Instead… tend to your wound with compassion, protect your peace with devotion, and walk gently back toward safety. You were never the reason for the wound. You are the one who must now choose to heal.

    Verissa Vinar Thu The Narcissist’s Pathological Envy of Your Character   One of the most confusing realizations survivors eventually come to is this: the narcissist didn’t mistreat you just because they were angry, difficult, or emotionally immature. On a much deeper level, they were reacting to something in you that they cannot tolerate — and that something is your character: your empathy, your conscience, your integrity, your ability to care deeply about other people. These qualities that make you who you are not just things the narcissist lacks; they are things the narcissist envies on a pathological level. The tragic irony is that the very traits that drew them to you in the beginning are often the  exact same traits they later  attack, undermine, and destroy. More to come! 

Punch is his name and  events that have captured the attention of animal lovers worldwide, Punch — the young macaque   at a zoo in Japan   famous for his inseparable bond with a stuffed orangutan toy — has reached a major milestone in his journey toward social integration. On Thursday, visitors and staff at the Ichikawa Zoological and Botanical Garden witnessed a breakthrough: Punch was seen cuddling with and hitching a ride on the back of a fellow macaque. Punch’s story began with hardship. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth in July 2025 — and to ensure   his survival , zookeepers stepped in to hand-rear the primate.  not so nice videos are around that I will not show; in fact, I won't look at myself. I have always loved monkeys. I can stand at a zoo and watch the primates for hours.  BABY MONKEY CARRIES FAITHFUL STUFFED COMPANION EVERYWHERE HE GOES, DRAWING CROWDS AT ZOO This toy was made by Ikea and sold out instantly. I bought one fr...

 Dee used to love me. She has told me so many times. I was taken aback when she messaged me a political post (I am left. She is right.) I posted it on Facebook and got 180 comments addressing the picture rather than the reason I posted it. I will post it here.  There is a story here and when you have fewer years ahead than you do behind you, life changes. The woman who sent me this used to love me even with my politics. In May for an unknown reason her adult grandchildren took our grandchildren out of our lives. I can speculate as to why, but we love those kids more than is possible. She needed us at first. We dropped anything we had going on so they could stay over. There are many many articles about this new pandemic of adult children doing what these 2 have done. There are reasons that might be true or not, but we never spanked those kids or were anything but trustworthy and loved people in their lives. What do you think they are being told about Nana and Papa? Here today g...

The 24 monks and Aloka have made me think so much! I'll be posting information for me and you. Today is my peaceful day https://youtu.be/tmfniS33GXQ?si=uvKn-w1Bd1JwiCUM     Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara,s most emotional time.   💁   For the soul who feels lonely because you outgrew your old life, see Buddha’s wisdom 🦁 You changed. You started walking a better path. And suddenly, the room got quiet. Your phone stopped buzzing as much. You look around at your old circle, the drinking buddies, the gossip crew, the drama addicts—and you realize: “I don't belong here anymore.” But you don't have a new tribe yet. You are stuck in the Void. You feel isolated. You wonder: “Did I make a mistake? Is being peaceful worth being this lonely?” 🦁 The Teaching: "Viveka" (The sacred Detachment) The Buddha predicted this. He taught that true growth requires "Viveka" (Seclusion/Detachment). He said: "If you cannot find a companion who is better or equal, pursue your c...