Mental Health - Widower Experience (WX)

From time to time everyone questions life, and how they live their lives, ... Are you feeling like your life is passing by and you’re not making the most of it? Do you wonder if there is something more? Have you asked yourself, “Is this really all there is to life?” Those are totally normal thoughts and part to get aware of yourself, of life and people around you. But if you want to try to get the most out of your life, start to think about it - check out yourself,  how to live life to the fullest. If you asked thousands people, you might get the same number / variety of different answers about what it means to live life to the fullest. For some, it might successful in business, it might involve traveling, it could mean raising a family, or inventing of something, and and and. Still others may be on a mission to solve some important social problem. What’s common among these definitions is that each one involves finding meaning or purpose in what one is doing or how one is spending ...

I do and we all should accept death as inevitable. I do not fear death. On the one hand that is likely due to my strong belief in an afterlife - I will meet my wife, all my dogs, our horses and cat and all nice people on the 'other side' - for me it is a small house at the Klondike. And on the other hand - I guess that the fear of death follows from the fear of life. A wo/man who lives fully, lived honesty to her/himself is prepared to pass away at any time - that's how I lived and live. So many people are so wrapped up in the material things in life that they frequently overlook the most important moments in their lives - and joy and happiness . Don’t be afraid to live life to the fullest because life is short and things might change ahead of schedule or quicker than one prefer or expect. Instead of living in the past or in regrets ( as I outlined a few days ago ), enjoy what is now. Allow yourself to be satisfied with what makes you happy. It is not a good idea to let oth...

As my wife planned her death  - she asked to pass away before summer solstice and been  interred on the day of  summer solstice - and she remind me that the fireflies will always fly and shine around these days of remembrance - fireflies  emerge in early summer anywhere from the third week in May to the third week in June. And now the fireflies remind me of my love - my love of my life. Fireflies have been known to indicate luck , love , brightness , vitality , and even death .  As fireflies only live for a short period (just about a couple of months). They symbolizes how short life is so we should always try to live our lives to the fullest extent . And on the other hand fireflies might remind us that often the small, simple things in life can make us happy, and make a moment great.  They inspire us to take a moment to slow down, ground ourselves in the moment, and appreciate all the things and people who and that surrounds us. This is a picture...

My life changed since my wife died. And since then I wonder and explore ways to be happy alone and live a full life   Consequently , I felt and partly still feel that I have also lost my purpose and, certainly - if I like or not, I'm confused about what role I might play in the world going forward. For example, I am no longer a husband, but I still feel like one. Through my fog of grief, it was nearly impossible to envision a life without my wife by my side. So came the question: “What do I do now?” compounded by the inevitable one of: “Who am I now?” While I had to and one may have to figure out “what to do” rather quickly, figuring out the “who you are now” is usually a slow process. Consequently , I discovered the dynamics of old time friendships began to shift. I had the luck that only a few friends seemed to fall by the wayside – a few because they feel uncomfortable with the situation. Keep in mind that change is not a dirty word - each's life is full of changes! I...

International Children's Day is a day focused on advocating for the rights, education, and welfare of the children across the globe. Celebrated every first of June, it emphasizes the importance of securing a good future for the children who are considered to be the world's hope. The day is important as it highlights the issues related to child labor, violence against children, exploitation, and the need for proper education and health facilities. It highlights the urgent actions needed to protect children and ensure their rights are protected and upheld. It also celebrates children and their contribution to the betterment of society. The day was first declared by the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in 1925. It encourages people, organizations, and governments all over the world to pay special attention to the issues affecting children, take action to alleviate their suffering, and focus on the importance of developing children's welfare. Children Rights This...

The topic of empowering young girls and embracing diversity in shaping societal norms is vitally important. The stories and characters that influence our children can have profound impacts on how they see the world and themselves. It is for this reason that I hold Pippi Longstocking's legacy close to my heart, as she continues to inspire and teach invaluable lessons about bravery, independence, and the celebration of one's unique self. Pippi Longstocking Turns 80 - A Role Model for Autonomy, Strength, and Diverse Society Today, we celebrate 80 years of Pippi Longstocking – more formally known as Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump 😆. Since her first appearance in 1945, written by Astrid Lindgren, she has shaped generations of children, particularly girls, with her cheeky demeanor, limitless imagination, and courage that extends far beyond her iconic red braids. From her inception, Pippi was a literary revolution. At a time when girls were often ...

The theme for the 2024 International Day of the Girl is ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future.’ This powerful theme underscores the urgent need for action, interwoven with a profound sense of hope, fueled by the voices and dreams of girls everywhere.  A person, everyone with a dream becomes a person with a vision. Everyone has the right to dream, the power to achieve, and the courage to change the world. Let’s create a world where every girl is safe, educated, and empowered. It's all about Gender Equality - Women and girls make up half of the world's population and therefore half of its potential. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also essential to achieving peaceful societies with full human potential and sustainable development. Additionally, empowering women has been shown to increase productivity and economic growth. Think about these numbers ... Globally, girls aged 5-14 spend 40% more time, or 160 million more hours a day, on unpaid care and domest...

Life's trials will test everyone, one or two more than others and vice versa, and shape us, but don’t let defiances, challenges and disappointments change who you are. What ever you do - do it with all with heart and soul, passion and joy. In my view I can only say life needs to be interesting, joyful and lived with passion because we've probably only got one of them to live. I am sure it was not, it will not be a masterpiece, but I only got this one canvas. And I will use all colors, all pencils, brushes or even I only get stones, I will draw my picture. I often my solo-motorcycle tour from New York to San Francisco or my solo-tour through Scotland. I met during all of my pauses, breakfasts or lunch-breaks, so many strangers heard so many stories - sometimes ordinary, but most often personally emotional stories or aspects It was in those quiet little towns and places, at the 'edge of the world', at small locations along the loneliest street / highway (Nevada’s Highway ...

Societies that does not respect human rights - diversity, women's rights, equity, inclusion, and equality - obstructs and disables themself.  Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  And especially today I think of the bravery and courage of women in situations such as those in Afghanistan and Iran, asserting and calling for their human rights in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity, continues to inspire us. In these countries and others, women in all their diversity continue to prove that the quest for the recognition of human rights is universal, untiring and unstoppable. The Human Rights Day is an occasion to celebrate and thank everyone who is fighting and doing their best for this right - and especially those girls, women and men who tirelessly advocate for human rights, and people of all genders who defend women’s rights, LGBTQ+ right...

World Stroke Day on October 29th provides an annual focal point for stroke awareness activity around the world - but as I see it for everyone - looking for others in your area, taking care for others. Even this year the campaign highlights the importance of stroke prevention and encouraging us all to take steps to be GreaterThan stroke - the motto of this year. I like to share again the signs of stroke and how to see it in my article today. I you like check out the  World Stroke Day Campaign Know All the Signs of Stroke Be or make yourself familiar with the stroke symptoms in B.E. F.A.S.T.  A stroke is a very serious medical emergency. Symptoms come on suddenly, and every minute counts. The time window for this is narrow; the clinical therapy should, if possible, begin within 3 to 4 hours after the first stroke symptoms appear. And make yourself familiar with the the Differences in stroke symptoms between Women and Men BE FAST The longer someone having a stroke waits to get tr...