Presently Retired. Though I'm trying to write and reflect on the subject of SUFFERING: GIFT & BLESSING? This arises from my experience since 1999, Thru the years I've travelled extensively, in the U.S. Canada, Caribbean, Australia, India, Mid-East. Italy, Greece, British Isles, Ireland. I simply love meeting people: in person and on Fb. All people are great, wherever you meet them. When you approach persons with that mind-set I find that by seeing others in this way, that is what you will experience Of course you have to forgive the Creator as there are always a few jerks to make exception to the general rule. Sometimes it is one's experience of life that causes hurt and jerks. As for me personally, I delight in learning something new every day. My essential quest is a spiritual one- to find God in all things and people. If I send a friend request, it's mostly 'cuz you look to be an interesting person to get to know, it's really a complement not an insult I try to emphasize the beaut