Nurturing Joy

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” ~ Richard Wagner The Crab-apple blossoms are out! Aren’t they beautiful? I took the picture while walking home last week after teaching a complete novice how to update her organization web site. I loved the look of surprise when she discovered how easy it was! What... Continue Reading →

What Door Would You Choose?

'The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in... Continue Reading →

What Is Your Mirror Reflecting Back To You?

  “The first step toward being loved is learning to love what you see when you look in the mirror.” – Tadahiko Nagao I love short stories with thought-provoking messages. Here’s a Japanese folktale about 1000 mirrors and two dogs. Long ago in a small, far away village, there was place known as the House... Continue Reading →

Don’t Write-off Mom Just Because She’s ‘Old’

My mother-in-law nearly tripped over her walker in delight when she arrived at the dining room of the retirement home where she and Dad live. A special table was reserved in honor of her birthday and there waiting for her were family and some friends, gifts, flowers and champagne! One of my precious moments from... Continue Reading →

Role of Compassion in Happiness

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~Dalai Lama It was Friday afternoon and my hubby and I were standing in the waiting room of the Cancer Centre radiation area. Our eyes were glued to the red and green lights above the wide doorway leading... Continue Reading →

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