Dore Frances

Eye-Opening Truths About Life – The Power of Forgiveness – Reflection 1

Life is a curious journey. We’re born; we learn, face ups and downs, grapple with stress and anxiety, savor moments of happiness and love, experience wins and losses, and eventually, leave it all behind.

There’s no guidebook for any of it—we’re all just figuring it out as we go, doing our best with what we have.

Imagine if we knew the key to a truly happy and meaningful life. While I can’t promise the ultimate answer, I can share some insights about life that might reshape how you live or view the world.

Forgiveness is the Path to Freedom

Clinging to past hurts, harboring grudges, and staying angry with those who wronged you only burdens you, impacting your emotional, mental, and physical […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T13:59:31-06:00November 8th, 2024|Dore Frances, Eye Opening Truths Series, Relationships, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Finding Peace in the Present – Letting Go & Embracing Now

Don’t waste precious time worrying about what’s beyond your control or hasn’t—and may never—come to pass.

Use your energy on the reality before you, focusing on what’s real and essential.

Let go of the ‘what ifs’ noise and center on the now. When we worry about what hasn’t happened, we live through it repeatedly. It’s wiser to experience it just once if it does come to pass rather than reliving it unnecessarily beforehand. Most of what we fear never actually happens. And for the challenges that arise, the peace you cultivate today will likely help you face them when the time comes.

Our fears often amplify in our minds, yet they hold no real power unless we allow them to.

Emotions are valuable signals, […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-08T10:32:29-07:00November 6th, 2024|Dore Frances, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Grades Don’t Define Me – A Story of Self-Worth & Academic Pressure

Grades weren’t just numbers; they were a part of who I was, even when I wished they weren’t. For someone like me, who had no standout talents outside academics as a teenager and young adult, excelling in my studies felt essential. My father’s pride was built on academic success, and I know many other students feel the same pressure to achieve.

As a gifted child, hearing praise from my father felt like the ultimate reward—something every academic achiever dreams of. I would do anything to hear him acknowledge my hard work and dedication.

The term “gifted child” was first used in 1869 by Francis Galton. Galton used the term to describe children who could inherit the potential to become gifted adults and […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-08T10:30:24-07:00November 4th, 2024|Dore Frances, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

I Was No Longer the Same Person – A Journey of Growth & Healing

Following my cancer diagnosis, surgery, and treatment, I was no longer the person who had once been a business owner, mother, and wife. I had transformed, gradually releasing pieces of my former life without fully understanding what awaited me on the other side.

It took nearly two months to find an apartment for Wendy and me, and it took fifteen years to leave Pacific Grove finally. I hadn’t realized how deeply rooted I’d become in that place.

I’d known for years that I needed to move, but Dennis and his attorneys restricted me, preventing me from moving more than 20 miles away or leaving the school district where Wendy was enrolled.

My time in Pacific Grove felt relentless. I constantly shifted from one […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-08T10:27:32-07:00October 27th, 2024|Cancer Journey, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho., Dore Frances, Pacific Grove, California, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Challenges Only Deeply Spiritual Souls Truly Understand

As a deeply spiritual individual, I possess a heightened intuition and am deeply attuned to my surroundings and those around me. I often have a profound sense of justice and a solid inner moral guide. I have always questioned the norm, resisted conformity, and advocated for fresh perspectives.

Living a deeply spiritual life isn’t as glamorous as it might seem. As a spiritually attuned person, I often face unique challenges beyond the ordinary. I navigate unseen complexities, contend with silent judgments, and experience struggles few truly understand.

At my core, I am driven by curiosity.

I crave knowledge and truth, often pursuing interests with intense focus and self-direction. Through asking endless questions, diving into books and research, or making quiet yet keen […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-04T16:27:39-07:00October 26th, 2024|Dore Frances, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

The Transformative Power of Writing: How It Changed My Life

The Depths of Writing: A Journey into Myself

Writing is far more than another means of communication for me; it’s been a profound exploration of my soul.

Each time I write, every word I craft takes me on a journey that often reveals its meaning only after the fact. When I reflect on what writing does for my life, I see its powerful influence on how I process growth and grapple with life’s subtleties.

A Canvas for Creativity

Writing is an outlet for creativity. The flow of words sparks ideas and opens up a space where imagination can thrive. I find joy and inspiration in expressing myself freely through this creative process.

An Emotional Release

Writing about complex or painful experiences offers me emotional catharsis.

It’s a […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-04T16:23:18-07:00October 24th, 2024|Dore Frances, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Understanding Attachment: How Feelings and Emotions Shape Relationships

One day, a friend called me in tears because his girlfriend had left him for someone else. I couldn’t quite grasp why he was so heartbroken.

I asked him, ‘Don’t you want to be with someone who loves you just as much as you love them? Someone who would never hurt you like this? She doesn’t meet that standard, so why are you so upset?’

It didn’t add up to me — at least not to me at this time in my life.

In that moment, I realized my perspective on emotions had shifted, setting me apart from others. For me, emotions have become obstacles on what could otherwise be a smooth road to happiness, while my friends seem to embrace and even […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-04T16:20:52-07:00October 19th, 2024|Dore Frances, Relationships, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

What Was Normal in the 60s? A Nostalgic Look Back

It’s profoundly disheartening and frankly absurd that we still fight the same battles we did in the 1960s. That era was marked by profound movements that reshaped society: the Civil Rights movement, the Stonewall riots, the Women’s Liberation movement, anti-war demonstrations, environmental advocacy, the Red Power and Chicano movements, not to mention the cultural awakening of the Summer of Love.

Yet, we still grapple with fundamental questions: Do Black lives truly matter? Do gay and trans individuals deserve equal protection under the law? Do women have the right to control their bodies? And do shareholder profits and military dominance outweigh the preservation of life on this planet?

Incredibly, we made it through childhood in the 1960s!

Back then, kids were often exposed to […]

By Doré Frances|2025-03-04T16:18:10-07:00October 16th, 2024|Dore Frances, The Sixties and Seventies Counterculture, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments