everything is a new beginning … (09/21/11)

“Where does the joy come from? It comes from realizing that nothing is ever a dead end, and that whatever is happening right now in present time is both the fruition of something and the seed of something else … No feeling is final. It’s the end of something, and it’s the beginning of something […]

to Walk on Holy Ground … (09/20/12)

“To touch the Soul of another is to walk gently on holy ground.” ~ Steven Covey … and remember: Kindness is the only hand that can truly make that Connection.

To Seize the Day … (09/20/14)

“Life is what happens while you are making other plans.” ~ John Lennon Carpe Diem! … Seize the Day! … YOLO! … So many of us hear these words and think they are an encouragement to go have as much fun as possible; to accumulate as much wealth as possible; to experience as much pleasure […]

real Love doesn’t last — it simply IS … (09/20/11)

We can only truly Love when “being loved” becomes irrelevant; as insignificant as the color of a rose — as unimportant as the object of a child’s smile. . “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved – loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” ~ Victor Hugo […]

on True Health … (09/19/09)

“A key to attaining soundness of mind and health of body is not to mourn the past, worry about the future, or anticipate imminent troubles — but rather to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly, exuding kindness for all things living.”  ~ G. Buddha

claiming Peace … (12/19/10)

“To my Friend – I am your Friend and my Love for you runs deep. There is nothing I can give you that you have not already, and yet there is much, very much, that – while I cannot give It – you can receive. No Heaven can come to us unless our Hearts find […]

To find real LOVE … (09/19/14)

Real, selfless LOVE is the Courage of Friendship + Intimacy. It always takes its time in the Now … … and its Path is always straight to Here.

Magic and the Force … (09/19/15)

Those who deal in “magic” (including those who peddle religious zeal or champion “the Law of Attraction”) attempt to use personal power to manipulate their surroundings; to bend the Universe to their will, & thereby manifest their own desires for self &/or what they believe is better or best … Those who employ “The Force”, […]

Love is ever-changing … (09/19/11)

“No longer recoil in fear … Feel free as a leaf in the wind, as free as the wind itself.” ~ Deepak Chopra . “Get curious about the idea that nothing and no one remains the same.” ~ Pema Chodron . “The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but […]

Look around & celebrate … (09/18/09)

“There is a river flowing past us very fast now.  Let go of the bank, push out into the center, keep your head above water and your eyes open. Look around, see who’s in there with you — and celebrate.”   ~ excerpt from a Hopi prophecy

to become Beauty-full … (12/18/12)

“What makes you different is what makes you beautiful.” ~ unknown … and awakening to how we are all alike* is what makes you Beauty-full! *(because we all have the ability to be Kind, especially when least inclined)