By Jane Tanfei|Jun 28 2012 | Curiousity, Humor, Metaphysical Discussion, Psychology, Rant, Star Trek, Thoughts, Writings
One of the most frustrating phrases I have ever heard people repeat is “Everything happens for a reason!”. OK, I get it, this is the easiest way to come to terms with past mistakes, hurt from others, uncontrollable situations and so on. But, what does it actually mean? What is the reason? Some would say […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 27 2012 | Metaphysical Discussion, Psychology, Rant, Thoughts, Writings
People are always talking about how they want change in the world. The problem is that relatively few people actually take the steps to affect the change they want to see. Everyone is waiting for somebody else to do it. There are no politicians who will demand all the changes on your agenda. There are no spiritual […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 26 2012 | Thankful Thursday, Thoughts
The weather today is gorgeous. It’s 51 degrees, very darkly overcast, winds gusting up to 33 miles per hour and rain forecast throughout the day. I love stormy weather, and I always have. The electricity in the air during a potential lightning storm is exhilarating. I love it. I become very excited when a storm is […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 25 2012 | Curiousity, Metaphysical Discussion, Thoughts
Today started out well – I woke up on time, the weather outside is exactly how I like it, I am not feeling ill, and I felt content. I worked out, pushed myself and beat my previous record on the treadmill. I smiled and greeted many people, who smiled and greeted me back. I headed […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 22 2012 | Shameless Self-Promotion, Thoughts, Writings
(Written in 2011 for an online writing contest, took third prize.) The Beauty of a Woman I am a woman. I do not look, talk, dress, or act like a girl. I do not want to look, talk, dress, or act like a girl. My hair is dark brown. I do not bleach it or […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 21 2012 | Metaphysical Discussion, Thoughts
My parents don’t look like one another. In fact, they look pretty much opposite from one another, in all respects. I don’t really look like either of them, though I’ve been told that I look similar to one of my grandmothers when she was young. I don’t really care either way, I’m just me. I […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 20 2012 | Thoughts, Writings
I have never fit in. I don’t know why, but I just can’t seem to identify with most people on a personal level. I get along best with elderly people, with whom I share many common interests. I get along with children, with whom I share many common interests. It’s basically hit or miss with […]
Continue Reading →By Jane Tanfei|Jun 19 2012 | Thoughts
What is the purpose of putting these words down for everyone else to read? These are my thoughts, my feelings, my opinions, my decisions. These are my experiences, painful experiences, things that changed me for better or worse; things that stuck with me, things that have shaped who I am and who I hope to […]
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