I Still Believe

The holiday season has always been my favorite time of the year…between the cozy, cold weather that begs to keep us bundled up at home watching the twinkling lights, to the smile which spreads across my face when I smell a fresh balsam tree or homemade goodies fresh from the oven! Add a few candyContinue reading “I Still Believe”

Welcome Winter

To awaken to a dusting of snow and to watch the snow fall and dance from the sky? Magic. Pure and simple winter’s magic…I’m so happy….first snow of the season… I’m simple in this way of thinking. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved watching snow fall…I’ve felt the magic in theContinue reading “Welcome Winter”

Thanksgiving Morning

Good morning my friends! I know you’re probably very busy doing all the preparations for the amazing Thanksgiving feast that’s coming today, but please, stop for a moment. I’m offering you this heartfelt beverage of peace, gratitude and understanding as well as a calming moment to just be present. No matter the chaos that mayContinue reading “Thanksgiving Morning”

Are You Getting Ready For A New Year?

Well, here we are in the last vestiges of 2023…how are you feeling? Are you relieved to be finally saying goodbye to the past year? Or will you be saddened that it’s over? Either way, I think it’s important to take a few moments to look back with 20/20 hindsight and find the good, theContinue reading “Are You Getting Ready For A New Year?”

Just Another Connection

I wanted to share my other blog with you today and the post I wrote about the unexpected cute meeting I had yesterday because I love sharing stories to inspire you! Because there are connections we can make if we just slow down a bit and listen. Smile. Be open to sharing when needed. BeContinue reading “Just Another Connection”

Feeling Old?

What does it feel like to be old? “The other day, a young person asked me: – “What did it feel like to be old?” I was very surprised by the question, since I did not consider myself old. When he saw my reaction, he was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was anContinue reading “Feeling Old?”

Waiting Room Poem

The poem below hit me in my heart center this morning as my family and I were awakened around sunrise to both fire alarms blaring. This was a first for me and I’m thankful to the local police, fire and natural gas companies who came out to make sure we were safe. The silent killerContinue reading “Waiting Room Poem”

The Importance of Journaling

You say you want to be a writer, an author, and get published. But have you written anything? Are you writing and practicing? Journal writing is a great way to keep writing, to get insight to your life and to help yourself in so many ways! Journaling helps immensely – Got a problem? Journal. NeedContinue reading “The Importance of Journaling”

When In Doubt, Humor It Is!

Allow me to paint you the scenario and tell you a little story…my sister showed up at my open heart surgery wearing the above t-shirt, big red heart-shaped glasses and a cowboy hat. To tell you that I burst into a fit of giggles upon seeing her is an understatement. She knew I was worriedContinue reading “When In Doubt, Humor It Is!”

Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?

I awoke this morning and just quietly laid in bed for a few minutes, feeling blissfully grateful and blessed to wake up everyday as today marks my one year heart-aversary (since open heart surgery). I was listening to my breathing and the beating of my heart as I laid there. It made me stop andContinue reading “Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?”