Recognize Your “Happy”

Melsha Shea lives on the other side of the Rockies from me. She loves snow and roasting marshmallows over the campfire. On the first day of summer this year she wrote in her blog: “For the next 93 days I’m going to do one thing every single day that brings me joy”. She chose to... Continue Reading →

Just Pushed Back the Coffee Table and Danced!

I slowly yawned, stretching my arms and my toes as my body woke up. I was relaxed, happy and felt I was living in the lap of luxury in my king bed at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria British Columbia. I slipped on a robe and opened the room curtains. I turned on... Continue Reading →

Starting with Breakfast in Bed

“Honey, let’s have a happiness day today,” I said, sitting up in bed. “What did you have in mind?” asks my hubby. “Well, I just published a list of things to do last week and I’d like to do some of them today. It’ll be fun.” “Define fun.” “How about we start with breakfast in... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving Monday

“Bless us, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive,” said my brother-in-law at the head of the long dinner table where 18 of us sat, stopped in time for a moment of silent gratitude. It was Thanksgiving dinner, an afternoon where once a year we gather to celebrate our blessings. • Our... Continue Reading →

Just Show Up

“Just show up. That’s all you need to do in order to be good at yoga,” explained Jo. “I can do show up, but don’t expect me to do any headstands or pretzel stands,” I said, waving my arm and sending the empty paper cup flying off the table in the coffee shop. I had... Continue Reading →

One Lovely Blog Award

I’m delighted about the nomination from phoenixgrey85 for the One Lovely Blog Award. I graciously accept the award that helps connect and encourages those who enjoy inspiring, thoughtful and entertaining creations from writers. The One Lovely Blog Award nominations are chosen by fellow bloggers for those newer and up-and-coming bloggers. The goal is to help... Continue Reading →

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