This captures the small bedtime rituals a little girl as she is settling down for the night, and offers glimpse into a dream time world as the she drifts gently into sleep. Come along with her and snuggle down, close your eyes , and imagine yourself drifting gently away with her on this sleepy, dreamtime journey as she says ”Night-night” to the world. […]
When life puts a mountain in your way don’t forget you’ve faced mountains before. Don’t be afraid. You’re strong. Just start climbing. Imagine yourself reaching your goal. Changing your attitude can free you or keep you bound. You have what it takes . You have your spirit, mind and body. You have wisdom to know how […]
Truth is a journey toward it’s self and it includes an empathetic moment when we surrender, expressing our own urgent truths in order to be with another during the unfolding of his, or her truths. To live the truth is to be aware that, as your context changes, so will your view of the truth and the range of the […]
Have you ever felt that you walked the path of your life alone? That you were the only woman who has ever made a painful, stupid mistake? That you settled for less than you deserved? Did you desperately desire love above all else? Did you yearn for a real partner so much it hurt: Have you ever thought “Why is every woman […]
Would you rather clean your house than spend the day with your mother in law? A survey by iVillage in 2010 found that 51% of DILs (daughter-in-laws) said, they would rather spend the day cleaning their house than with their MIL ( mother in law); and 28% percent they’d rather have a root canal! A Cambridge University study of hundreds of families over […]
In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity. ~ Albert Einstein. Researcher Carol Dweck refers to The Natural Genius’s as a “fixed mindset.” In her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dweck summarizes three decades of research that demonstrates the enormous impact your views on intelligence and what it takes to succeed have on how you see your own […]
By the time the first note of the bridal march is played, thousands of decisions have been made, for better or for worse. Knowing what to do and what not to do can help you to avoid missteps so you can make the most of your perfect day. There are many details involved in making your […]
How many times have you started a sentence with the words “In my lifetime, I want to…”? Perhaps what you wanted was something grand, like winning a medal for bravery. Maybe it was something modest, even mundane like a wish to clean out your car or to climb a tree. Maybe you wished for something fantastic like having your […]
We all want happy endings like the kiss at the end of the fairy tale, we’re all waiting for it. Rick and Liz are a couple who have experienced a fairy tale ending. When they first met their eyes were filled with only each other and they hung on every word said totally captivated by the sound each others her voices. […]
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match, find me a find, catch me a catch. Matchmaker, Matchmaker, look through your book, and make me a perfect match. Matchmaker, Matchmaker, I’ll bring the veil, you bring the groom, slender and pale. Bring me a ring for I’m longing to be the envy of all I see. For […]
Start where you are when you have been blind-sided by a sudden crises, tragedy, or an unwanted break up. Unplug the TV, put away the to-do lists, turn off the computer playing in your mind, and find some quiet time alone and meditate about how you are going to start where you are now. You may be […]
Childhood is hanging your pictures on the refrigerator, and tea parties you always cater. Childhood is chasing butterflies and picking flowers, playing with blocks and making towers. Childhood is hating nap time, and thinking everything is MINE. Childhood is crayons and coloring books, playing hide and go seek in all the right nooks. Childhood is […]
Here’s to life no complaints no regrets I still believe in chasing dreams and placing bets. And I have learned that all you give is all you get. So give it all you’ve got. I had my share; I drank my fill and even though I’m satisfied, I’m hungry still. To see what’s down another […]
The nursery rhyme “Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief ” is a great reminder that we don’t know what the future holds for our grandchildren. We don’t know in what directions our grandchildren will choose to walk. What we do know is that we are privileged to walk with them along their paths and share in their journey. Who knows, […]
Every now and then a children’s book comes along that sparks our imaginations and puts a smile on our faces and A Lot Of Otters is one of those books. The other day my sister called me to tell me how much she enjoys swimming with her grandson who has autism. She went on to tell me how much […]
Life is full of opportunities to create a happy heart. My mother use to say the most wasted of all days, is one with out laughter. She believed in positive thinking and that singing happy songs help to make for a happy heart. She loved to dance, sing and laugh. When I was a young girl my mother […]
Letting go is an emotional and spiritual surrender. It means willingly jumping out of the lifeboat of your preconceptions of reality and taking your chances out in the open sea of anything-can-happen. It means that even as your definition of reality is dissolving before your very eyes, you willingly relinquish it, instinctively comprehending that the state of […]
A love letter is a declaration that speaks of secret wishes, shared joy, or lasting A love letter is the most intimate correspondence a person can receive. With in its lines promises given, and fond memories recalled. Within its lines secret desires are made known through divine inspiration. Written in elegant scrip on scented stationary […]
If you want to find happiness and add years to your life, think positive thoughts. When you choose positive thoughts over negative ones, you are more likely to develop an optimistic outlook on life. According to the results compiled by the ”Happiness Researchers” positive people generally have higher levels of optimism and life satisfaction and live longer. In […]
If you have big dreams, you have already reaped big benefits, regardless of whether or not your dream materializes into reality. I’ll bet you didn’t know that Albert Einstein once said:”imagination is more important than knowledge.” Dreaming stretches our imaginations and is a worthwhile endeavor for that reason alone. Using our imagination leads to knowledge and […]
