I was walking along the beach the other day doing what so many of us do—thinking about the things in my life that I want to fix—when I noticed a crooked Christmas tree someone had planted in the sand. The tree was leaning far to the left and had an uneven shape. I wasn’t inContinue reading “To Change Your Life, Change Your Perspective”
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The Live in Peace Challenge
We often use the epitaph “rest in peace” when referring to those who have died. It’s a lovely thought, and one I think we should extend to the living. What if “live in peace” was what we all wanted for ourselves and for others? Live in Peace If “live in peace” guided our actions, whatContinue reading “The Live in Peace Challenge”
The Warm Hearth
A warm hearth is a shelter, a place that draws us in, invites us to sit a while. Its humble strength allows us to come together, to see each other in a softer light. It is here, at the hearth, that we come home to each other and to ourselves. As theContinue reading “The Warm Hearth”
Solving Conflict in Relationships
Have you ever inadvertently hurt a loved one with your words? Me, too. Sometimes we act out of frustration, or we’re tired, or irritated by a loved one’s behavior. And when we address the situation, we only make things worse. Nobody’s going to get it right all the time, but there’s a way to vastlyContinue reading “Solving Conflict in Relationships”
Nine: A Tribute to the Children I Would Have Raised
One. Would have been my parents’ first grandchild. Two. Gabrielle. A girl. Three. I didn’t tell anyone about him until he was gone. I thought it would be less painful for everyone. It wasn’t. Four. She would have been born in May, my favorite month. Five. He’d be turning 22 now, doneContinue reading “Nine: A Tribute to the Children I Would Have Raised”
Do No Harm, Not Even To Yourself
My favorite people are those who consider the impact of their words and actions before speaking, writing, or taking action. They use their words to support and heal. They act in ways that reflect how deeply they care for others. And they use a light hand with those they love. It’s how they operate inContinue reading “Do No Harm, Not Even To Yourself”
The Golden Hour
It is during this hour, when the sun caresses the horizon, that I am most grateful for your gentle, reverent light. It reminds me that though the harsh mid-day sun may cast long shadows, the day will end—and the next will begin— with softness.
Mirrors
I do not want to lose myself in you. I want you to hold a mirror up to me, to help me see and live my splendor. We are two. Two hearts. Two souls. Two mirrors.
‘Til Death Do Us Partnership
I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, If you are true to me in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. If you love and honor me, I will love and honor you all the days of my life. Continue reading “‘Til Death Do Us Partnership”
Mathematical Expressions
You ≠ and = perfection Honesty – kindness or humor = cruelty The whole > ∑ its parts Do no harm to yourself ⊂ anyone How he treats you = how he feels about you Your voice ≥ the loudest voice
