In this increasingly impersonal and divided world, it’s easy to feel discouraged and disheartened. It may seem difficult to find meaningful ways that we can make a difference. Many times, it’s the small, everyday acts of love and kindness that can help us to feel more positive and hopeful.
What’s Important?
Posted by on October 2, 2017
Even at five years old, I knew what was valuable, what I wanted to hold on to. From a window of our third-floor apartment, as I watched cars floating down the flooded streets and people being lowered by ropes onto waiting rowboats, I wondered if we would have to leave too. I felt safe with
News! News! Read All About It!
Posted by on May 30, 2017
Here’s some News! And it’s REAL! “Kindness is alive and well and THRIVING!” We may not always notice because acts of compassion are quietly humble. Any acknowledgement comes from the gratitude that flows from the hearts of those giving or receiving random acts of kindness.
Before I Die
Posted by on April 10, 2017
“Life is brief and tender. Thinking about death clarifies our life.” ~Candy Chang
Death may seem closer as we age, but the truth is that any of us could die at any time with no warning and no time to do the things that we truly want to do, want to give, want to say …
The World Is Shifting. Are YOU?
Posted by on March 14, 2017
We are experiencing dramatic changes – in our climate, our governments and financial systems – but the biggest shift may be happening within ourselves.
Awareness doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes it takes a trip down the road of despair to discover who we are and what authentically defines us:
A Celebration of Love
Posted by on February 15, 2017
Why does Valentine’s Day have to be just about romantic connections? What if it were a day to celebrate love in all of its manifestations? How could we make it more inclusive of everyone rather than focusing solely on a romantic partner?
Trending Kindness
Posted by on January 16, 2017
Be a trend setter!
I’ve always loved reading and writing about TRENDS, especially when I had a home accessory business. It’s interesting to discover how trends start and how they can affect or inspire us. Sometimes we aren’t even aware that a collective movement towards an idea or concept influences our thoughts and actions.
Let’s Choose Hope
Posted by on December 20, 2016
I recently had an opportunity to talk to 25 college seniors. I asked them: “With a show of hands, how many of you are feeling hopeful or positive about the world today?”
“So, let me ask you”, I continued, “what is it that you would find hopeful and what would you be willing to do to create that?”
Unity and Peace
Posted by on November 7, 2016
As I was praying for enlightened leadership and a more unified country, after a stressful presidential election, these words came to me: We hear your prayers for peace. Continue to pray daily for unity and peace for all people. Your concerns about this presidential election are valid because it highlights the divisions in the United
In Pursuit of Happiness
Posted by on July 14, 2016
In the United States, the pursuit of happiness is stated as one of our inalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, yet I can’t remember the last time that it was an expressed consideration in developing our government policies.
In contrast, in the Himalayan country of Bhutan, with its predominantly Buddhist culture, the focus of its public policies
Follow Me