I read this poem, The Most Beautiful Flower by Cheryl L. Costello-Forshey–whose poems have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books–quite some time ago and yes, saved it for the Wednesday Wisdom series which I started much later. It’s a lovely poem and brought tears to my…
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What do you do when a bunch of unexpected things—not so nice things—happen? Go with the flow. If there’s one thing life has taught me, among many others, it is this. Go with the flow. And that’s what I’ve been doing all this month…and probably will be, for the coming weeks.…
This story, “The Pickle Jar”, author unknown, makes me cry each time I read it. It speaks of a parent’s unconditional love. More than anything, it warms my heart, because my Mom did exactly the same for me. Have a read! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments!…
So, the last two weeks went by mourning for those we had lost and reminiscing about them, writing obituaries, talking about our experiences. As everyone shared their own anecdotes, I wondered, how did they want to be remembered? Some people shared fond personal stories, recalling happy times. Some people, surprisingly, started…
A few days ago, I wrote about five basic things you need to start your own business. Yes, it is a bold move, it is challenging, often overwhelming and while hugely rewarding, also a big drain on your energy. I decided I must write a list of self-care tips to keep…
Here’s a poem (author unknown) that simply and beautifully describes the four steps to happiness. More than that, it emphasizes the fact that each one of is unique and we should celebrate our uniqueness. I had come across this a long time ago in a book and saved it. While going…
And before we know it, October 2019 has ended! I was surprised to find that it was time to write my note of thanks for the Gratitude Circle blog hop! This month has been a little disoriented for me. Sure I’ve been doing all the things I am supposed to do…but…