When we take time to express gratitude and appreciate all the wonderful things we have in our lives, we are happier, healthier and at peace. And if, like me, you write a gratitude journal, you know exactly how it feels – joyous. Let’s celebrate World Gratitude Day today! Here are… Ten…
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Collecting junk as we pass through life is something none of us can avoid. Who doesn’t have those once-lovely things that comfortably occupy space around the home or office? So hard to get rid of them. In fact, many of these things are long-forgotten until we resolve to clear the clutter,…
I’ve been a bit of a slacker on the Mindful Mondays series but you know what they say – everything has a time even if the place is ready, or something like that. Also, perhaps I should have set intentions and planned it rather than making it a spur of the…
A few weeks ago, one of my lovely readers emailed me asking if I knew about Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17, 2016. I was delighted to hear from her and said yes, I did. And yes, there would be a post about kindness. Christine wrote back to say…
As I am filled with gratitude for the weekend interlude that enabled me to spend time just relaxing, I am even more grateful for this week, when I am enjoying the company of my son before he starts college next week. I am taking the time to pause in a world…
Yes, I know. Two book reviews back to back. The joy of reading is a lovely thing. I read “Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier” by Sharon Salzberg and Robert A.F. Thurman over a year ago and while looking for something a…
Dear Vidur, As we walk around heaven on earth, I am happy to share the wonderfully wise words of The Dalai Lama with you today. It is called the A to Zen of life. What a fitting way to wrap up this series of letters to you! Thank you for reading…