Julia K Cole

Thousands take their own life each and every day.   It saddens me that all those beautiful beings reached the point of no return, leaving this world thinking we would be better off without them.   If you are feeling suicidal please take a few minutes to allow my words to sink in... You are needed!  You are wanted!  You are loved!    Know (and believe) that this world is a better place because you are here.  There is so much good you can do.  And will do.   And me and others know that you're not weak.  You're just tired, you're just hurting.    Please listen to the song I've shared here.  I know it's kinda cheesy.  But it's how I and others who care about you feel deep down.  This song is for you!  Know that this is about YOU!   How wonderful life is...now you're in the world! Please, Click on the link below and just look over the material.  Reac...

If you know of someone who is contemplating suicide, if you even suspect they are, there is something you can do.  o Ask directly if your friend is thinking about suicide. o Be willing to listen . Allow their expressions of feelings, and accept those feelings. o Be non-judgmental. Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don't lecture on the value of life. Focus on being present with their feelings. o Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support. o Check in with your friend regularly. Schedule times to talk for the next week when you will both be available, to see how they are doing. o Don't act shocked. This will put distance between you. Be patient with yourself and the situation o Don't be sworn to secrecy. Seek support. o Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance. o Take action. Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills o Get help fro...

Death.  No matter what shape or form it takes it triggers intense emotions.  Even if we barely knew the person or never met the person we each feel something when we are told of their passing.    And the deep pain of sorrow we feel when an animal passes, be it our pets or an animal in the wild,  is something we all share. With some it's a deep sense of loss.  With others it is a wake up call.    Bottom line, with each passing, be it human or a beloved pet, Death reminds us how precious and how very short our time on this earth really is.  It touches us down to the very depths of our inner core.  Consciously or unconsciously. Many often wonder if there was more that could have been done to prevent the death of another.  Especially, and most in particularly, when it comes to suicide.    Sadly, suicide is still considered taboo.  It is a subject everyone knows about, but very rarely discusses o...

In my humble opinion, if these rich bastards who think it's so "cool" to go on pretend safari were forced to turn all of their money over to animal preservation it would send out a VERY strong message to any and all ass holes who think it's okay to stalk and slaughter for their vanity!   *~*~*~*   In July 2015, a wealthy American hunter and his local guides lured Cecil, a well-known and beloved lion, off his nature preserve so that the lion could be killed for sport.  The brutality and heartlessness of this act has thrown into light the disgusting reality of trophy hunting and the devastating impact it has on animals and conservation efforts. So long as the world's wealthy can pay to kill wildlife, whom conservationists work so hard to protect, there will continue to be more cases like Cecil. More animals will die just to stroke the vanity of rich hunters. People should not be permitted to kill Zimbabwe's spectacular wildlife for the...

 TO EVERYONE HAVING A BIRTHDAY TODAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  

Like most Leos, I am very proud to be born under this particular sign of the Zodiac.  Unless you are a Leo or have never had the privilege to have a Leo in your life, you really don't know how we are.     Though I can't even begin to imagine no one ever knowing a Leo at some point in their life.   Wow!  Don't even want to think about that!  *LOL* Now for those who do know us, tolerate us and love us and understand us...THANK YOU!    Your friendship and kinship is very much appreciated. Leos are not the easiest to get along with.  But if a Leo loves you, you are loved until the end of days.  If you are a true friend to Leo, Leo is loyal to the end of all time or until you fuck up and prove yourselves unworthy.  Then it is most definitely clobbering time!  *LOL*  But it's okay.  Leos are very forgiving.  They don't like wasting their energies on grudges for the most part.  Deity of your c...

On July 25th I will be 55 years old.  Wow!  55 years old.  Quite remarkable really!  Even if I do say so myself.  And I do.      Funny thing about my birthday these last few years.   Each time I have sat down to share my thoughts nothing happens.  It's like my mind goes completely blank.  It's not like I don't have anything to say.  Anyone of you that have read my articles posted here can attest to that!   And it's not that I have any issues talking about myself. My family and close friends can attest to that!   But for some odd reason when it comes to talking about my birthday I'm just lost.     Well this year I am determined to post something--anything--with respect to my birthday.  I mean let's face facts here people.   My being born was an awesome event.  At least it was for me.   I had plans!  I had hopes and dreams!  I had a...