“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
“It is easy to sit up and take notice; what is difficult is getting up and taking action.” ~ Al Batt, American Writer and Humorist No, “The Extremes” are not a singing group. They are the choices we have to … Read More
We are becoming something less than we have ever been— aliens to each other and adversaries to Creation’s creatures. ~ Deirdre Luzwick Artist and Visionary Philosopher (1945 – ) When you see the words endangered species, do you ever … Read More
Being a good chauffeur is more than just knowing how to drive. ~ ADELE RUTH When someone you care about is involved in a serious dilemma, be it physical or psychological, you can be his or her chauffeur. WE … Read More
This is a guest blog post by Prudence Sinclair. Hello, lovely you! There comes a quiet moment in life – maybe after yet another people-pleasing decision, a stinging comment, or the exhaustion of constantly trying to “get it right” – … Read More