It’s almost 2020! I hope that wherever you are, you’re ready for a brand new year, filled with possibilities. This was our view a few days ago, out of our youngest son’s front room window. I grew up in the Midwest, and we had snow every Christmas. Now that I’m in southern California, snow is … Read More
Our world can be very cruel, and so often we don’t know what sorrows others may be carrying. When we spread kindness, it can heal a wounded heart, or give someone the courage to continue moving forward, or simply let another know we care. We all need kindness, whether we’re struggling or not. We need … Read More
So many people in this world feel alone! Sometimes our biological family is either unhealthy, unavailable, or just not enough to fulfill our needs for whatever reason. To give ourselves permission to create a chosen family, is to give ourselves the power to better meet our needs. It also gives us the power to be … Read More
Right now, there are two people close to me, who are struggling with extremely serious health issues. It tears at my heart that I can’t do anything to “fix” them. I love them both! I have to trust that they’re receiving the best medical care. I have to believe that the professionals overseeing this care … Read More
This weekend is going to possibly give me ample opportunity to do just that! My husband and I are celebrating a special anniversary on Saturday, and we’re having a large gathering of family at our house. Because there will be a lot of people, we’ve been planning on spilling out into our backyard during the … Read More
“The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” Bertrand Russell When we seek to live from a place of love and acceptance, rather than fear and judgement, we open our eyes and our hearts to the world and its people, to the depth and richness of life in all of its many … Read More
