We are meant for lives infused with joy, no matter what happens in our external worlds. And our thoughts are guiding lights toward that bliss. You are not your thoughts; your thoughts are drivers of your actions, so they must be controlled. The question is, how? I’ve found some answers that work for me, maybe… Read more »
Did you know the Voice Magazine has classified ads? Probably not, because we never get any. But it’s free for students who want to connect with other students for, well, whatever reason. Fun fact, I was one of the people who suggested the Voice begin a classified advertising section way back in the day. At… Read more »
I believe we are meant to feel nothing but joy. And I believe it’s humanly possible. I think it’s possible to take every negative thought and turn it around. In other words, switch the negative to the positive opposite. And if any idea makes us feel bad, it’s negative and needs replacing. Below are some… Read more »
A couple months ago I wrote to my family and friends saying that, using my paternal grandmothers wedding ring, I was making a commitment to give my heart to my God. Saying that if I was going to have a romantic relationship I was going to wait until seminary school. A couple weeks following this,… Read more »
August 25th is the next AUSU Council meeting, and it’s going to be a large one. Having not met in July, this meeting includes the details of AUSU’s next budget, as well as the executive work plans and another look at the terms of reference for the indigenous circle. If some of this sounds like… Read more »
Given the recent chaos in the airports and with flight bookings, it might be worth our while to stay in our own cities and towns for the rest of summer. Although I had plans to visit the US this summer, I’ve opted instead to spend most of my summer here, in Calgary, Alberta. Despite being… Read more »
I watched a near-death experience story a moment ago where a person died temporarily and reported seeing heaven. In that heavenly realm, she was granted wisdom. First, she asked, “Why are we here?” The answer was, “To learn.” And she then asked, “What is our purpose?” and the answer was, “To love.” It was so… Read more »
Menopause can be a difficult health challenge for women. It’s when the women’s menstrual cycle—how the body prepares women for pregnancy—has essentially stopped for 12 months and not produced a menstrual period. The cycle itself repeats about every 28 days and continues until menopause at a certain age, usually when the woman is above the… Read more »