This week, it seems that no matter what else I try to focus on or write about, the ripple effect and how we live each day, keeps coming front and forward in my brain! Because some of us seem to always be on the same page, Rita (thank you!) mentioned in comment that she shared the following video (or some version of it) with her college students this week. After watching it … [Read more...] about Every Action
On the peaceful side
I Am…
Here it is not only VFT, but also Kyle's 24th birthday. How does THAT happen? Whatever you dream, Kyle Zipp, I hope those dreams come true. So far, I would say you are doing pretty well in the "realizing dreams" department! Yesterday I watched Oprah and saw someone else talking about their dreams coming true. A new movie called I Am opens and the producer, Tom Shadyak,who … [Read more...] about I Am…
An Embrace from the Heart
"A Thank you is an embrace from the heart." --Lenore Skomal As a big believer in practicing gratitude, in order to be more grateful, I find the practice most beneficial, when its hardest to do. In a time of crisis, worry, fear, change, uncertainty, etc., its so calming to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and start mentally rambling off my list of things that I am … [Read more...] about An Embrace from the Heart
Enjoy life NOW…
Once again, thanks to Rita for this piece that arrived in my mailbox, yesterday. Take a moment to read it and let it inspire you to slow down enough to hear the music, smell the roses, feel the sunshine and live in the NOW! THE SITUATION In Washington, DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played … [Read more...] about Enjoy life NOW…
Happiness, Zen Style
Inspired again by a quote on "the" lululemon bag... "The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness." Think about it. It makes a lot of sense. Be present. Enjoy this day. Enjoy this moment. At present, this very moment is all we really have. I am flattered and humbled that in this moment, you are here. Thank you. … [Read more...] about Happiness, Zen Style