It’s positive Thursday! And my thought today is about ripples of kindness. Three days ago I came across a version of the story below and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Let me share it with you: A young man was walking along the ocean and saw a beach on which thousands and thousands... Continue Reading →
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 →
Heartprints
I found a version of this poem on the web years ago and fell in love with the concept of ‘heart prints’. I did a google search today and discovered a few different versions of the poem, all signed Author Unknown. Here is mine. As you sail through this week, may you stop and leave... Continue Reading →
