A feel-good interlude to your day with thoughtful stories that are occasionally surprising and often inspiring.
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. ~ Hanh Nhat Thich I sat in in my office, slumped in my chair, fingers tapping away on the keys of the laptop. I was writing this post and I suddenly realized that the actual thoughts streaming through my... Continue Reading →
I was at the tender age of four, when a new doctor thought he’d tell my mother that her sweet, happy little girl had a congenital defect. The way I rotated both my feet inward was not ‘normal’, but, it was treatable. My mother had shuddered at the costly cure: years of night braces and... Continue Reading →
I love CHOCOLATE! I love the ambrosial smell of chocolate and the sweet, luscious feeling of melted dark chocolate dancing a sensual tango with my tongue. Ecstasy that only chocolate can provide. Whew! Chocolate and I have a reciprocal arrangement. As long as I agree to limit the amount I consume, it agrees not to... Continue Reading →
“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 →
The question, "Is beauty subjective?" made me think of an inspirational story I came across years ago. It goes like this: 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... Continue Reading →
“What’s that?” “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 pause? Why was this river fast flowing? Gulp, what will I say next? Ever try to keep up with the zillion questions a child asks you in a day? You... Continue Reading →
