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The balancing act called my early twenties “One of my biggest fears would be to look back over my life achievements and only see what society wanted for me instead of what I wanted for myself. As I go into my twenties, I want to look past these arbitrary numbers and qualifications and move towards achievements that are real and personal to me.” In my latest Maxine Rilke Brigue blog, I share more about my journey of navigating the balancing act called my early twenties. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/e38MKZ3c

Part 2 of how my brother and I lost our children is live on YouTube. Often times, people outside these situations think parental alienation must be super obvious as it happens. This misconception actually allows alienation to occur right under our noses in society. Though obvious to the parent who is losing their child, the alienating parent takes very calculated, subtle steps over time, and it often comes across like a "concerned, maternal instinct", blinding people to the truth of the situation. Throughout the alienation process, I felt alone, like no one understood me (besides my brother). No one heard us speak. But that same story shared years later somehow is connecting with people who hear it. For that, I am grateful. When you watch, take note of exactly what alienation looks like as it happens. My brother and I took this photo a month after my alienation began. The courts had stripped my rights, and I moved to DC to stay with my brother so I would have support. He did not know at the time of this picture that he too would lose his children a few days later. Again, this is the first time I've shared this story publicly. Already, my son's mom's family has attempted to view my profile since Part 1 came out. But I stand without fear. There is nothing more they could do to hurt me. It's time for the truth to come out and to help others going through this same experience. Message me if you want to see Part 2. The channel goes live March 1.

What can we learn from old films? I've recently started watching old movies, realising my film knowledge could be better. There are so many lessons we can take from these old beauties. Last night's film was 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp', something of a forgotten classic: Churchill tried to ban it; All the props had to be made, as the government wouldn't support the film; Its release was delayed in the US because of the UK Government's concerns; The film's release was marred by controversy, with concerns including its potential impact on wartime morale and its portrayal of national identity, including showing Germans in a sympathetic light. Beyond its historical significance, there are some neat lessons for us when it comes to living a good life: Not pre-judging older people, remembering they have lived a life (I particularly like the reason for the moustache for this); That life is not a straight course, and we must adjust the route as we progress; Being open and welcoming to people, seeing them as individuals rather than 'German', etc; Old films can be a good reminder that the world hasn't changed much. They are also a great way to start a gentle conversation about life and legacy for people unwilling to talk about death. Hi, I'm James. I write about death, dying, and living a good life. Why not sign up for our newsletter? Do you have any film recommendations? Deathy or otherwise?

What do you do when you want to create a fun space but keep your brand Earthly After pure? You start a club.....we call ours "Death Club"! Remember the first rule about Death Club is that there is no Death Club. So, what it it exactly? It's a chance to be able to gather and talk death, grief, tell some dark jokes, the afterlife, hospice, and hold space for whatever comes up. We wanted to create a safe space outside of the Earthly After brand to tackle your deepest questions and have a lively death conversation! (You see what I did there?) Get ready for the leading voices in death tech, body composting, near-death experiences, and basically the coolest shit...... It's like a weird mashup of death education, comedy, and tragedy. We like the deep end of the pool. Stay tuned for dates, locations, and speakers! 

How much is Lil Boosie worth? We will delve into the personal life, career, relations, and controversies of this hip-hop figure at present. Read & Share: https://lnkd.in/gA6ttxEk

Some heartbreaking details throughout this one. https://lnkd.in/d8mdrKgZ

▶️ Watch this reel https://lnkd.in/dmdCqrnG A person who built the "Empir of Raymond" & talking like this is really thinkable what to do. 1st- Make Wealth 2nd- Make Health 3rd- Empower education of kids to respect who built him Share ur comments But we need to think, what we have to do with our plenty of money, if we didn't have moral support with social as well as parents. At last Good Social connectivity Descent Lifestyle Way of approach to people Way of Thinking etc ... will pave ur Goodwill of a person as well as an individual. There are so many people like him. Someone who expressed & someone who doesn't expressed considering social volume. No need to forget about the Chairman of L&T Mr. Naik--- Somehow not similar but matching. Need to 🤔🧐🤔🤔🤔🤔

"Mum, can I please ask you a question?" "Please, not now!" "Oh Mama! I just learnt some dance steps, do you wanna see?" "Sure, but not right away." "Dad, can you please play football with us?" "I am super busy right now." These and a whole lot more have become the new family norm for many children. Whilst children are hoping for more time with their parents, parents are looking for more nannies and gadgets to engage their children with. Over time, these children become adults and leave home. Communication becomes awkward because no true heart investments have been really made. I know our world is really fast-paced and hectic, but the quality of time spent with our children will matter the most at the end of the day. How Should We Listen? 1. Decide to listen. 2. Look at your child as he/she speaks. 3. Do not interrupt, but let your face do the interjections. 4. Ask questions for clarifications. 5. Resist the urge to criticize. 6. If busy, ask for another time and follow through with it. These are some of the key ways to make your child feel heard and loved. Have a beautiful week. Be intentional!

Imagine this: you've lived a long, full life, but now you're nearing the end, sick in hospice. You think about the things you've achieved (and never got to cross off your bucket list). How would you feel if you could just cross those last things off your bucket list? If you have family in hospice, this episode is a must listen. Hear from Caitlin how you can grant them the wish of a lifetime.

Imagine this: you've lived a long, full life, but now you're nearing the end, sick in hospice. You think about the things you've achieved (and never got to cross off your bucket list). How would you feel if you could just cross those last things off your bucket list? If you have family in hospice, this episode is a must listen. Hear from Caitlin how you can grant them the wish of a lifetime.