In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January as I caught up with my long-pending to-do list…
The year 2020, more than ever, needs our gratitude for all the life-lessons it taught us especially about getting better not bitter. And I have nothing but gratitude for all the blessings and the silver linings over the months. 2020 has had more blursdays than I care to remember. (Yup, that’s my new day of the week) But I do…
I had this post ready to go on the scheduled date, but somehow, things happened and it got delayed. And then, last Monday, I had an unexpected accident. A nasty fall. Bloody knuckles, bruised shins, swellings—I was a mass of pain. My wounds have still not healed. But here I am, looking on the bright side, because soon it will…
Life is short. And I’ve learned, over the decades to focus on treats not tricks. Just as I was writing this post, I was sad to hear about the passing of Sir Sean Connery, the legendary and stylish actor. So sad. Yes, he lived a good life and yet . . . sigh! Only yesterday I was musing over how…
Yes, smile please! Turn that frown upside down! September, my birthday month went by in a happy haze of fitness classes, lots of cooking, marathon phone calls catching up with friends and continued conversations, some work and a birthday I am absolutely grateful for. I spent any free time binge-watching Hawaii Five-O on Amazon Prime. I also made a resolution…