A Vision of Peace

This past week we have been reminded of the fragility of life and of our democracy. As people of peace, we open our hearts and send compassion and love to all, especially to Renee Good’s family. We connect to what is real: the power and strength of love, compassion, and peace. We stand up and speak up for liberty and justice for all, not just for a favored few…

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A Small Act of Kindness

We sometimes think that we can’t do enough to help others when we see such great needs out there. In this age of division and partisanship, patience and understanding can be a gift…

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Where Are Wonder and Joy to be Found?

It is easy to see the sadness, despair, and worry in everyday life . . . and yet, our world is also filled with joy and wonder that inspire a deep sense of gratitude and hope. I was very grateful to come together with my family, to lovingly celebrate my mom’s 97th birthday, and to share

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The Precious Gift of LIFE!

Another friend has left this planet, again leaving many of us with a deep sense of loss. It is impactful that more and more friends and loved ones are departing, and one day we will be next…

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GIFT of GRATITUDE

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.”  – Melody  Beattie  I am so grateful for YOU!  If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have written a blog article on kindness each month for these 13 years!  Knowing that you are ‘out there’, receiving your feedback, personal comments and insights are a big part of my inspiration each month.

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CONNECTING in a DISCONNECTED WORLD!

Loneliness in America is at epidemic levels. Americans’ trust in each other are at historic lows, creating a crisis of social connection…

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Don’t Be Afraid!

CBS Sunday Morning is the “news” I try never to miss, as it always has something that helps me to feel positive about this crazy world of ours.  As usual, it was well worth getting up for to watch the inspiring and sweet story by Steve Hartman about a 3-year-old boy, whose motto has become, “Don’t

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Ready or Not . . .

I remember playing the game of Hide and Seek, when we were given a few minutes to run and hide, lest we be found and tagged. But LIFE doesn’t usually give us warnings…

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Merry-Go-Round of Life

Time goes by whether we are noticing it or not. How often have we asked: “Where did the day go, or the week or month?”…

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Tails of Love

Who or what inspires you to love? We don’t need a special holiday to remind us that whoever or whatever opens our hearts to love is worth celebrating…

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