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Susan Thom is the mother of three children, two sons, 17 and 20, and a daughter 22. Writing calms her, and gives her a place to go. By herself! Clears the head and gets it out. She lives in a rural area, with a lake and mountains, her son and her soulmate, and has loved writing since she was a child. She certainly hopes you enjoy her take on life, and her style of communicating that in stories. She has been on a journey of self discovery for twenty years, and has learned many things about the human mind, and how to maintain some semblance of calm and peace within. If someone reads one of her stories, and relates to her feelings, and maybe gets a suggestion on how she dealt with them in a positive way, that would be the ultimate gift of her writing. |
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Comments on all articles by Susan Thom (8,099)       Susan Thom    Resentment Is One Of Our Biggest Offenders Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938)   Teresa Ortiz (13 hours 36 minutes ago.) Hi Sue, I love this article. It is so true and you know, if people would forgive and let go, there wouldn't be as many people on anxiety medication. I hope many read this article and take the advice to heart and put it into action. Great job. Love ya, Teresa Anonymous: (6 hours 5 minutes ago.) hi teresa, thank you for reading and responding. life is certainly about adapting to different people and situations. when we can do that, i think we feel better, my best regards, sue Supernatural Occurrences Do Happen Anonymous: (20 hours 23 minutes ago.)  Fascinating article Susan! Anonymous: (19 hours 52 minutes ago.) thank you anon, i appreciate that, best regards, sue Computer Buddys Can Become The Best Of Friends Teresa Ortiz: (6 days 11 hours ago.) HI Sue, I love it! and I am glad we are e-mail buddies :-) Great job on this article! Anonymous: (6 days ago.) thank you T, it's nice to be part of something so interesting and fulfilling. i'm glad you're part of it. thanks for reading and responding, my best, sue Comment by Laura Trahan (29,398)   Laura Trahan (7 days 1 hour ago.)sue-Great article! It is so true that the computer allows us to complete our thoughts and really hear what others are saying! Thanks for sharing your insight! Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (6 days 21 hours ago.)hi laura, thanks for reading and responding. much can be heard, when there is silence. just the clicking of keys on the keyboard. i'm glad you enjoyed it, best regards, sue Comment by David Tanguay (5,770)  David Tanguay (7 days 1 hour ago.)Good article susan, from your email buddy Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (6 days 21 hours ago.)hi david, thank you for reading and responding. yes, you are an email buddy, and you do receive quite a few when i'm up through the night! thanks for being there, best regards, sue Where Evil Lies, There Is Mercy For The Humble Comment by Judi Lake (2,583)  Judi Lake (8 days 18 hours ago.)Hey Sue -- As I read this, I felt your emotions. I don't understand evil either but it sure lurks the land. You and I are the same age and I bet you never experienced the violence in high school that roams the schools today. Our "getting in trouble" differed from the getting in trouble of these days. I may be wrong, but as Laura is getting older, I opt not to punish her but want her conscious to work on her - it doesn't make sense to me to take away any privilages if she'll wind up doing the same thing next week.... Good work, Miss Sue! Anonymous: (8 days 17 hours ago.) hi judi, thank you for reading and responding. yes, once we know right from wrong, the conscience takes care of a lot! i didn't do many things when i was in high school because of things my mother had told and taught me. and then again, i did do some:) my best to you, sue "We Are Going To Know A New Freedom And A New Happiness" Comment by David Tanguay (5,770) David Tanguay (10 days 3 hours ago.)Your going through some difficult times now Susan, be strong Anonymous: (9 days 22 hours ago.) hi david, thank you for reading and replying. it's gettng to the hard part, but through faith, and friends like you, i'll make it through. it helps to have people who care. my best, sue Where Evil Lies, There Is Mercy For The Humble Comment by Ken McCreless (673)   Ken McCreless (10 days 4 hours ago.) Hey Susan. A lot of depth here. I do believe there are people in this world who are just plain evil, but you certainly are not in that number. Keep up the Good Fight... Anonymous: (9 days 21 hours ago.) hi ken, thank you for reading and responding. i appreciate your comments. and what a nice thing to say. i will try with every inch of my power, or energy, to keep up the good fight. i have learned a great deal about myself, and others, during this past year from Hell, and soon, i hope to be free. all my best, sue Kacy: (10 days 23 hours ago.) Hi Susan I really enjoyed this article it well hit home with all you said. Lord have mercy on those who sin I beleive it says in the bible. Why should he when these evil people never had none for those they caused so much pain and misery too. Anonymous: (9 days 21 hours ago.) hi kacy, thank you for reading and responding. i believe in a review, where God has nothing to do with it-we go through every second of our lives in this review, and feel how we made others feel, both good and bad. that should do it! best regards, sue Comment by Kimberly (1,115)  Kimberly (11 days 1 hour ago.)Great Article Sue...My son is a police officer in the city of Newark, NJ. You can't make up the horrors that occur there. Maybe things will change someday, but probably not in my lifetime. Kimberly Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (10 days 21 hours ago.)hi kimberly, a son, police, newark, aye.....my brother is a sergeant a few towns away. ya gotta love sons, they want to tell mommy everything, even when mommy doesn't want to hear it! my 20 year old thinks it's cool he can talk to his mother about anything, and i don't want to discourage him, but sometimes, i just have to say stop, i do not want to hear this. (he always keeps going!) thanks for reading and responding, best regards, sue thom Why Do We Have To Live In The Moment Samir Tahan from Lebanon: (11 days 10 hours ago.) beautifully said..we are humans we do have free will.. but we are bound by many factors..sleep stress fear anger happiness..hunger..etc..we are indeed weak humans..and something we cannot CHANGE fully so we should adapt..I have IBS..and it gives me a very tough time sleeping eating anything..I m happier than a friend who has everything in life and once she gets lil cramps she feels suicidal..hahaa..we should look to the unfortunate and see how lucky we are..cherish life..take full use of our youth and life..for time dosent come back again..life is indeed beautil.. you have to unravel its seceret and learn satisfaction..which only comes from commune with God..relax forgive never judge..look at yourself.. and not others mistakes..take your time to breath deep..think twice ..thank you madam for this article its beautiful..one more things People should knows about that God is the ultimate wisdom people might be put in test or punished for something they will do in future, there are people who were purposely put into difficult test of disease and dire circumstances to see the beauty of the other world and not this material life..which is not parallel with the world of spirit..they are people who were put into very difficult situation to know the meaning of something..I always critcised my friends past..and what shamefull things she has done..looking at her from my perspective..one day she wanted to end her life..and I went to her house 90km hr all the way crying OH NO GOD PLEASE dont let it happen..I dont care what she did.. i dont want to be a reason for her death..and was screaming loudly crying ..imagining me seeing this poor girl dead..I said to my self what my problem with her past..am I going to be punished for every ones mistakes?? NO I would be deeply punished if she died THX God nothing happend..that situation was never b4..i never felt that feeling again.. thats why..relax enjoy your moment be kind , dont hurt any one..dnt let this material world control your life..and turn you into a mean monster.. instead stand against this wave and show every one that we are human we have consciousness and a beautiful heart to love each other not dominate and hurt each other..we are all weak we need each other we depend emotionally and WE need God..Good luck :) thanks again.. Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (9 days 12 hours ago.)hi samir, for some reason, i wasn't notified of your comment, i just got it. thank you for reading and responding. i appreciate you taking the time. best regards, sue thom Hell Hath No Fury Compared To God’s Strength Anonymous: (12 days 15 hours ago.) hi david, i'm glad you did. thanks for doing so, best regards, sue Comment by David Tanguay (5,770) David Tanguay (12 days 16 hours ago.) I enjoyed reading this article Susan. thanks Pain Today, Gain Tomorrow Comment by James P Krehbiel (1,686)  James P Krehbiel (13 days 13 hours ago.)Susan, Wonderful article! As my daughter says, "Buck up Dad!" I would prefer the gain without the pain, but life seems to deal us all a mixed hand of cards. Thanks. Speaking In Front Of A Twelve Step Program Comment by Computer Man (1,464)  Computer Man (13 days 17 hours ago.)Hey Sue; Great article. As an old twelve stepper, I appreciated it. Send me an email so I can get your address again. Tennessee Mountain Man Tomorrow, It Will Get Better Comment by LM Davids (5,429)  LM Davids (14 days 15 hours ago.)Good article, Sue. I agree with you. Our attitudes definitely make a difference in how we perceive things, even on a crummy day. If we look for it, we will find something good and in turn we have hope. Anonymous: (14 days 14 hours ago.) Hi LM, thanks for reading and responding. hope is essential. best regards, sue thom How Do You Put Yourself Back Together robert: (14 days 23 hours ago.) Yes Sue well said, until you open up that little storage box in your heart of hearts where all those hurts are kept that only you know about and realize just how unique a one of a kind person you really are in all creation you will nevr be happy. Those who hurt you are the ones with the bigger problem. Let them go and go find your true calling. Believe is the word. Best Wishes, Anonymous: (14 days 20 hours ago.) hi robert, thank you for reading and responding. that little storage box, as an adult, started out through many circumstances, to be the size of Mount Rushmore. but i kept chpping away, and results have been quite satisfying, but not without a lot of hard work. thank you for understanding, best regards, sue How Far Should You Push Yourself Jackie from Texas: (15 days 11 hours ago.) I so agree with this article, Sue. Well said! I have two friends with fibromyalgia and they both have to work extra hard to not work too hard. Even those in the peak of health need to take care of themselves. Anonymous: (15 days 3 hours ago.) hi jackie, thanks for reading and responding. it's very difficult to travel at your own pace, when the world is zooming by, but once you've suffered enough, you usually learn:) best regards, sue tho9m What Cloud Is Your God On Comment by David Tanguay (5,770) David Tanguay (15 days 18 hours ago.)You live by a wise philosophy Susan, keep the faith Anonymous: (15 days 17 hours ago.) thank you david, i try really hard to "keep it simple." thanks for reading and responding. i always count on hearing from you, it brightens my day, best regards, sue Comment by James P Krehbiel (1,686) James P Krehbiel (16 days ago.)Susan, Writers on your cloud have repeatedly drawn attention to this issue but it has fallen on deaf ears. That is why I, have drifted away. Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (15 days 1 hour ago.)hi james, it matters not what anyone else says. i write from my heart, and if someone disagrees, that's their choice, and possibly, their cross to bare, or maybe i'm just wrong. whatever, it doesn't matter, it's what i think. if someone can convince me of a different point of view, i know how to change my mind. but i think i've learned enough in 51 years to know what's important. i simply write the way i feel, and then, let it go. drift back, best regards, sue Comment by James P Krehbiel (1,686) James P Krehbiel (16 days 11 hours ago.)P.S. Correction - I mean't bashing those who believe in pro-choice, and I might add the latest, bashing those who espouse sex education, since the abstinence curriculum has failed miserably according to the latest governmental reports. Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (16 days 8 hours ago.)hi james, when will it stop, and when will we learn? best regards, sue Comment by James P Krehbiel (1,686) James P Krehbiel (16 days 11 hours ago.)Susan, I believe that my God is on the cloud that you describe. However, many reactionary, fundamentalist Christians see it differently. They choose to draw distinctions between people that create divisiveness - ie. bashing gays, bashing atheists, bashing Oprah (for God's sake leave her alone), bashing Hollywood, bashing Democrats, bashing liberalism, bashing evolution, bashing pro-life, bashing anything and everything because they KNOW that this is how God feels about things according to their interpretation of the Bible. These self-righeous souls need to make peace with themselves, others and their God for the sake of humanity. Anonymous: (16 days 8 hours ago.) hi james, thank you for reading and commenting, i always like to hear from you. everything you said, is why i wrote the article. i hope i'll be sitting next to you! be well, best regards, sue Tomorrow, It Will Get Better Comment by Francine Larson (1,010)  Francine Larson (17 days 23 hours ago.) This is what I like. We sure did positive energy in the world we live in every day. Good thoughts. Anonymous: (17 days ago.) hi francine, thank you for reading and commenting. you know, it's odd-we can't see hope, but yet, it's what gets most of us though our lives. it's like our imbilical chord to God. thank you for joining my fan club. i truly appreciate it. best regards, sue thom Comment by David Tanguay (5,770) David Tanguay (18 days 5 hours ago.)Yes we can always be hopeful that tomorrow will be better. Good article Susan Anonymous: (17 days ago.) hi david, thank you. allowing myself to think things will get better is helping me maintain. hope is comforting, thanks for reading and commenting, david, best regards, sue Oh, If We Could Only Live In My World Comment by Jennifer Cuddy (1,038)  Jennifer Cuddy (18 days 11 hours ago.)Susan's utopia! :) How To Calm A Restless Soul Comment by Jennifer Cuddy (1,038) Jennifer Cuddy (21 days 5 hours ago.)wow, Susan! this article is so true, and it almost feels eerily written to me. haha this is such good advice. i have learned to calm myself in the exact same way as you describe, and it works. we can not prevent bad things from happening, but we can control our responses. thank you for writing such a great piece! it was a pleasure to read best, jennifer Comment by Susan Thom (8,099) Susan Thom (21 days ago.)hi jennifer, thank you for reading and commenting. i'm glad you enjoyed it. the pleasure is in your pleasure, best regards, sue Why Do We Have To Live In The Moment Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (22 days 17 hours ago.)Amen! Well said. I agree. Its how we choose to deal with the "moment" that counts. I love your outlook. Your friend, T Anonymous: (22 days 3 hours ago.) hi t, thank you for responding and reading. outlook and reality sometimes clash, but i try to keep it as together as i can, as a whole. my best to you, sue How My Computer Saves My Sanity Comment by Ben Morrish (700)  Ben Morrish (24 days ago.)That was a great article, and my sanity is probably only sticking around thanks to my computer... computers have so much potential to help us achieve positive things. We can retreat into our own private virtual world when we want to get away from it all, or we can reach out to other people when we want to share experiences with others. Anonymous: (23 days 23 hours ago.) hi ben, thanks for reading and responding. i know just what you mean-i can get caught up in a story, or e mail my friends, or do searches for pictures to include in my e mails, or do research, it's great, especially at night, when everyone, including the dog is asleep, but me:) best regards, sue I Am The Sum Of All My Experiences Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (24 days 14 hours ago.)Hi Sue, its a wonderful thing when we learn from our mistakes. It makes them worth it. They make us better people. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Blessings to you, Teresa susan thom from nj: (24 days 11 hours ago.) hi t, thank you for reading and commenting. i always appreciate your comments, and your time, my best, sue What Is The Importance Of A Comment On An Article Tim Hicks: (24 days 22 hours ago.) Great article. I know that there are times when we all feel that we are writing our arms off, and nobody is reading it. It's nice to get that comment and know that your effort was worthwhile. Feast Or Famine, Or Just Good Enough Anonymous: (26 days 20 hours ago.) Hi Sue, As I read your meaningful words, I found my self thinking of the additional positive force created by the desire to have more. The creation of this country is a great example, as well as the development of new industry, technology, lifesaving medicine and procedures. You are right in that we should be satisfied with what we have, but as you said, at the same time it is the power of wanting to better ourselves, and provide more for our families and humanity that continues to advance our civilization…whether that is for the good is another article all together. Blessings, Star Lyn Response from Susan Thom (8,099) We Should Have All Played In The Same Playpen Comment by Gerry Charbonneau (31)  (26 days 23 hours ago.)Good morning Sue. Good article. Babies are like little sponges. They seem to automatically absorb everything in their "immediate" environment. This refers not only to dust, germs and other physical debris but also parental attitudes and prejudices and views on life. Many times without realizing it parents unwittingly inlflict their own grown up fears and prejudices on their still diapered infant. Regional disparities and attitudes are innocently accepted and not really evaluated by the infant. I've witnessed infants of more aggressive parents try to dominate more docile children even in the playpen. The proud parents excused "junior" by apolgetically saying "that's just his way". Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Feast Or Famine, Or Just Good Enough Comment by Mark Wallace (0) (26 days 23 hours ago.)very interesting, I enjoyed the read. Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Anonymous: (27 days 14 hours ago.) hi t, it's a hard concept to wrap one's mind around, being content with what one has in the present, but if it is done, the happiness is priceless. thanks for reading and responding, my best regards, sue thom Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (27 days 14 hours ago.)Hi Susan, very well done. I have found that in being content with what I have at any given moment, causes me to appreciate the feast before my eyes! As you said, we can only drive one car at a time. If I am driving to work, I am feasting because I have my music, my private time with the Lord and I can stop and go as I please. If I had to ride the bus, I wouldn't have the luxury. Yet if I had to ride the bus, I would be thankful that I am not spending $65.00 a week in gas... Yes, it is all about contentment. Thanks for the wonderful article. Blessings to you, Teresa Our Minds Hold All The Lessons We've Learned Comment by David Tanguay (5,770) David Tanguay (27 days 19 hours ago.)You bring out some wise words here Susan. Yes sometimes our foundation is already built for us. What I mean is we inherit many of our characteristics from our parents. sometimes all the learning in the world cannot change an individuals natural behavior. We inherit our soul from our parents. Do I make any sense to you? Feast Or Famine, Or Just Good Enough Comment by E. Raymond Rock (3,144)  E. Raymond Rock (27 days 21 hours ago.)I think you would have liked Atisha . . . "Profit and respect are nooses of the maras, so brush them aside like stones on the path." (Venerable Atisha, 11th Century Tibet) Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Beckie: (27 days 21 hours ago.) Ah, the sense of contentment, whether you have much or little. When you have know little and much, you really have a sense that it is not things or lack of those things that brings joy, but other things....like good healthy relationships with family and friends. Thanks for this well written and thought provoking article. Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Are You Positive Stubborn Or Negative Stubborn Comment by Sandra E. Graham (846)  Sandra E. Graham (29 days 17 hours ago.)Great article, Sue. I didn't realize how many different types of 'stubborns' there are! I tried to categorize myself in one of them, but I think I really fit too many---I'm just too stubborn to admit it! Great job and good work. SEG Response from Susan Thom (8,099) What Does It Mean To Be Kind Comment by Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,937)  Jonathan Ya'akobi (30 days 2 hours ago.)Susan I think a lot of inconsiderate behaviour is sheer ignorance. The habits, both good and bad are absorbed in early childhood and just become an integral part of the personality, unless with immense effort a person makes a deliberate choice to change. Also Sue, are not our attitudes to others, a pretty true reflection of how we really relate to ourselves? Thanks Sue, for your thought-provoking insights. Jonathan Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Comment by Dianne M. Buxton (2,360) (31 days 1 hour ago.)A wonderful reminder, thanks Sue. How easy it is indeed to be kind in many small ways as we go through our day! And what a difference it makes, to many recipients. Dianne. Response from Susan Thom (8,099) Some Friendships Last Forever Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (32 days 20 hours ago.)Hi Sue, What a great tribute to friendship. You are blessed indeed. I feel the same about my bestest friend in the whole wide world. :-) Response from Susan Thom (8,099) The Body Needs Silence, Inside And Out Comment by Jennifer Cuddy (1,038) Jennifer Cuddy (33 days 23 hours ago.)very true, and especially relevant to our ever diminishing sensitivity and growing population. the amount of stress we experience in America is overwhelming. my theory is that it is not the tannins in wine that protects the french from cardiac disease, but it is their system of community and good healthcare that lowers their stress levels. we need to slow down as americans, and take the time to smell the tulips. p.s. i love the way you write. very engaging, intelligent, and well organised. cheers, jennifer Response from Susan Thom (8,099) So Much Disturbance Can Wreak Havoc In One's Life Anonymous: (34 days 18 hours ago.) hi teresa, thank you. i'm going towards the growing in grace. the more go through this life, the quieter I seem to become. my best regards, sue Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (34 days 19 hours ago.)Hi Sue, well said. And your last paragraph, I agree! I call the "monster" me my evil twin. But making ammends is always the best thing to do when we blow it. But as we grow in grace, I would hope that the monster in us starves and chokes to death. :-) Keep standing strong! Much love to you. Free Falling From Life Comment by Sandra E. Graham (846) Sandra E. Graham (36 days 19 hours ago.)Beautiful article, Sue. You are a person after my own heart. I too believe in giving up everything to God. Sure we must help ourselves, but we must also not be afraid, or ashamed, to ask for God's help and guidance. He would never steer us wrong. God bless you in all that you do. SEG Response from Susan Thom (8,099) So Much Better Without Alcohol Anonymous: (37 days 16 hours ago.) hi kimberly, i'm glad you stopped in to read and comment. addiction is a difficult thing to deal with. it has been 14 years now, so i can also say, it can be done. thanks for reminding me of my birth area. i miss it, but not how it is now, how it was then. my best regards, sue thom Will The Truth Really Set You Free Or Hold You Hostage Comment by Kimberly (1,115) Kimberly (37 days 18 hours ago.)Hi Sue, The misquoted or misunderstood sure holds true especially in this election year. I too may have been guilty of wearing one of those "busy" suits in my day. Good article Kimberly Response from Susan Thom (8,099) So Much Better Without Alcohol Comment by Kimberly (1,115) Kimberly (37 days 19 hours ago.)Susan, The addictive personality I can relate. When I use to smoke it had to be packs. When I use to drink it had to be 2 for the road! Different shoe colors?? I'll take them all..... I know Morristown , Delbarton, Jockey Hollow and Lewis Morris Park well. This was a very good article with an in depth view on healing your inner self. Kimberly Will The Truth Really Set You Free Or Hold You Hostage Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (38 days 13 hours ago.)Hi Sue, you said something that struck a cord in my heart "The people being misquoted or misunderstood, never had a chance to tell their truth, or some choose not to bother". This is so true and it breaks my heart. The other thing is that when two people explain their point of view, others see it as agruing or they see it as an "I'm right and your wrong" and many times nothing could be further from the truth. So their are people out there (yes, I include me) that are misunderstood and made out to be closed minded and are made out to have a holier than thou attitude. It is so sad that people who disagree about any given subject are viewed as arguing. I think we all have a lot to learn from each other if we all just listened, really listened to each other. Sleep well. Love and friendship, Teresa Response from Susan Thom (8,099) We Should Have All Played In The Same Playpen Comment by Teresa Ortiz (2,938) Teresa Ortiz (38 days 13 hours ago.)Hi Sue, It is so true, it would be great if this cycle was broken and parents quit teaching such things to their children. I knew some kids in school that didn't care what their parents thought, but they had to hide their friendships. I had a friend in school who's mother and sister hated me. I never knew why. To this day, we are still best friends and while others have turned their backs on this friend, I never have. We have been friends for 28 years. I think at some point her mother and sister decided I might be a good friend after all, but they obvious made a first impression judgment and just stuck with it. Oh well. What are you gonna do? I'm sure it had a lot to do with my big-fat opinionated mouth. (That was before I was a Christian.) ha! Teresa Ortiz: (38 days 14 hours ago.) Hi Sue, it took me awhile to get to this one :-) Very well said. We did the same in our household. We are a mix of races in my family and extended family. I have chinese blood, spanish blood, indian blood, I have cousins who are 1/2 black and 1/2 mexican, I have and uncle who is Jewish and I have a nieces that have german in them. I might say at some point my relatives definetly played in the same play pin. Love you much, Teresa Response from Susan Thom (8,099) |
