When I ask someone what they want, the most common supply is simply to be happy. And while I believe that happiness is a choice, I know it’s not that simple. Because if it were an easy choice, deciding to be happy would be something more folks would do. Right?...
If you want to create a life you love, then let me be straight with you: you are going to have to do the work to tend your life. Sometimes, the focus needs to be on your body or career, but you can’t leave out that thirsty mind of yours or that beautiful soul. If you...
I am the first to admit that tasks sometimes take me longer than that should. That’s because there are so many attractive ways to get distracted these days. And, of course, it can be so easy to be distracted thanks to the 24-hour news cycle. However, what I know...
No matter who you are, there are going to be days (or weeks or months) where life kinda sucks. In the back of your mind is that you just want to be happy. Yet, if you were to be honest, you’d settle for things being even a little big better. Though it...
Once upon a time…when I was around the age of seven, I was totally confused by the discovery of the concept of Daylight Savings Time. I rose early on a Sunday morning, knowing that while the rest of the house was sleeping, my job was to keep quiet. I had books,...
It’s the week of Thanksgiving for those of us in the States. And the one day of the year that most folks stop to ponder the things they are thankful for in their lives. I encourage you to use this time of year to consider that, just like the joy of turkey sandwiches...
When we shift the seasons, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isn’t it? Yet, it’s also the time of year when we are invited to stop and remember our blessings. A gratitude practice is one of the best ways to deal with feeling overwhelmed and stressed...