In 2000 there was a movie called “Pay It Forward,” which was about a young boy’s school project: to think of something that would change the world, and then put it into action. The phrase, “pay it forward” has now become part of our language, and a movement of caring that has spread throughout the … Read More
attitude and focus
Sometimes You Just Need to Grieve
There are things that happen in all of our lives that are just so painful! There’s nothing you can do at those times but grieve. This is a very personal blog post for me to write. I’m writing it to honor someone who I’ve always loved very much! I’m, also, writing it in hopes that … Read More
We Can Choose to See with Open Hearts, Rather than Closed Minds
September 11th is a day of so much sorrow, anger, and fear! This September 11th, though, can be a new beginning. We can each start to look at the world — and the people in it — in a new way. We can choose to see with open hearts, rather than closed minds. Our world … Read More
Unplug Occasionally for a Deeper Sense of Peace and a Quieter Mind
Do you feel peaceful and relaxed while you’re on your computer, iPad, smart phone, etc.? Are you really in the moment, when you’re plugged into some type of technology? I spend quite a bit of time on the computer doing online marketing, social media updates, writing this blog, and keeping up with email. I don’t … Read More
Being Happy with Yourself, Just the Way You Are! Come Celebrate You!
I have a wonderful treat for all of you — particularly those of you who are young at heart! Many of us take life pretty seriously as adults, but it’s great to have an opportunity to take a mini-vacation from all of that seriousness. With very few exceptions, there are things that just make us … Read More
How Do You Judge Your Day?
We’re each granted only so many days in life, as we know it. How do you judge if a day has been well-lived? I recently ran across a quote that I think has a lot of potential to ease stress for those of us who tend to be impatient and hard on ourselves. “Don’t judge … Read More