CRAIG’S BLOG
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Helpful thoughts to make the world a better place.
the onebillionpeople movement: How a new author is changing the way we look at loss and life…with a yellow Adirondack chair
DECEMBER 2, 2019 - ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA USA At his 2019 annual holiday concert performance at The Shepherd's Center of Orange Park, Craig R. Seaton announced his vision for the onebillionpeople movement, and his very first book, Some Perfect Tomorrow. The book's...
The Cry: Finding life in a cemetery
She saw me in the cemetery, coming from a distance. Even though her attention was tightly fixed on his grave, she still saw me. I approached slowly and deliberately from the front so as not to startle her. As I walked closer, I realized she was likely a new widow in...
Sparks of Life: Grief is timeless because love is timeless
There’s no time limit on grieving, nor is there a set schedule. Some well-meaning folks will tell you there is. They’re wrong. Mourning, yes. We can’t mourn forever; yet sometimes grief never leaves us. What is important is to recognize the difference between mourning...
What People Are Saying About SOME PERFECT TOMORROW
Thank you to every single SOME PERFECT TOMORROW reader! I am humbled and encouraged to know it is beginning to help others. Several have told me they gave their copy of the book away to a friend who was hurting. This is exactly how I envisioned it to be shared. If you...
I Just Want to be Cremated: How to let your loved ones know what you want before you die
“I don’t want anybody staring down at me lying in a coffin! Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, that’s my philosophy. Send me flowers while I’m living, I’ve always said. When my time comes, I just want to be cremated.” That’s good. At least you’ve made this important...
Grandpas and Angels: Love and wonder at the exact moment life faces death…and wins
“Oh, I’m sorry,” Grandpa said. He lowered his head and shrugged his shoulders. “I didn’t know there was someone else in here.” “It’s okay. I’m just waiting.” Was the only reply. The semiprivate hospital room contained two beds. The one by the window was empty. The...
Ants and Candy: How small things on Earth teach us big things in Life
Did you ever see a bunch of ants in your back yard tugging at a piece of candy? The ants are so enamored by the candy they never notice the vast and infinitely complex world going on all around them. A few of these crafty critters get on one side and start pulling it...