“To exist is to change; to change is to mature; to mature is to create oneself endlessly.” ~ Henri Bergson, French Philosopher (1859-1941) We plant a seed. It grows through the summer until harvest time arrives, and then we cut … Read More
When Mother Nature has the stage as she has lately, she reminds us all that we really can’t control everything yet, especially when it comes to Planet Earth’s weather, but I believe we can control how we respond to adversity. … Read More
My camera has an automatic focus. I point at something, and it focuses on it. It doesn’t argue with me, turn away, go out of focus, or refuse to see what is right before it. People, on the other hand, … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Hello, lovely you! Every January, I feel it. The quiet pressure to do more, be better, and finally become the version of myself I promised I would last year. Suddenly my days … Read More
“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care, for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.” ~ Buddha Anthropologist Ashley Montagu said it well: “The meaning of a word is the action … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Hello, lovely you! The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many of us, they also bring tension. Family gatherings, old dynamics, differing opinions, and high expectations can make emotions … Read More
Show me a man who cares no more for one place than another and I will show you in that same person one who loves nothing but himself. ~ Robert Southey As I stepped of the plane after a … Read More
“Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count.” ~ Harmon Killebrew Time is the only thing we have, and it is everything, so why do we waste it? Living in a body means … Read More
Expect people to be better than they are; it helps them to become better. But don’t be disappointed when they are not; it helps them to keep trying. ~ Merry Browne Often we are required to participate in gatherings. … Read More
The most wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed. ~ Sebastien-Roch Nicolas de Chamfort What is the point of laughing? Laughter changes our body chemistry, makes us feel young again, and transforms relationships. It is … Read More