FOOD FOR REFLECTION Life is a constant struggle for all that dwell on earth. The rich has its form of worries -perhaps how to generate more money, while the poor stays weary on how to make ends meet. It seems as though the more hurdles we cross, the more that awaits us, and no matter how hard we may try, we always fall short of our expectations. What do we do then? Do we fold our tents and call it quits, crumble in the face of adversity or do we hide our face in disgrace hoping that our problems will fade away with time? No, it won't. Only the weak throws in the towel when the going gets rough, but the determined will always find a way to beat life traffics. "Treasures of the mind is an inspirational guide tailored at helping you the reader deal with life challenges the best you can. This must have 365 daily insightful book is written with you in mind and as you embrace each day unknown with doubts and uncertainty, I hope you will treasure every moment at your disposal to live your life to the fullest and to find meanings in your existence.

This is the age of self-expression, thanks to the multiplicity of social media. Self-publishing is what I would refer to as the high end of social media where persons like myself can express our thoughts with meaning and freedom. We dont have to wait on the high gods of the publishing world to give us the rights of publication. I wanted to step outside of my world of political science and publish my thoughts on a variety of topics, most of which have no relation to politics. I wanted to share my thoughts with a wider community of readers and so I decided to share my long-held beliefs about self-improvement, society, love, forgiveness and a host of other topics. Some will be readily accepted, perhaps, while others will cause some to wonder if they can buy that idea. Yet, other ideas may not be accepted as good ideas at all. Thats okay. One of the goals of the book is to stimulate thought, and develop an ongoing conversation on thoughts Ive expressed in the book. Please read and ponder the meaning of each thought and feel free to share your own thoughts with me about any that triggers interest or disagreement. Im still on the learning curve of life and can learn from my readers as well. I can be reached at [email protected]. Each email will be given full attention in my answer.

Music affects our physical well-being often without our being aware of it. This book reveals the power of music from classical through Jazz and New Age forms to heal emotions and transform lives using simple, step-by-step exercises and 39 musical activities.

Relates local legends from Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma about abandoned mines, hidden stashes of plunder, and lost fortunes