“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 →
I’m so excited – a brand new month and a whole new list of things to trigger happiness in our lives. I believe it’s up to us to choose to tap into happiness or joy every day, even if it’s only for an instant. One way to start is to come up with a ‘joy’... Continue Reading →
An unknown author wrote the poem below, but it captures my mood today... Smiles are contagious! Smiling is infectious You can catch it like the flu. When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too. I passed around the corner And someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I’d passed it on... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite inspirational stories. As with all stories, its message is insightful. A teacher asked her class to list the seven wonders of the world. The class became a buzz as the students debated about some of them. In the end, they came up with the list that included things like:... Continue Reading →
It was well past my son’s bedtime and I was still sitting on the side of his bed, book in hand. “What are those?” he asked pointing to the photo. “Those are rapids.” “What’s a rapid?” “It’s the fast-flowing and choppy part of the river.” “Why is it fast-flowing?” “Well because … ” I paused.... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 