“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don’t have something …
What a Wonderful Word
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” ~Rachel Carson Dear Universe, Okay, so I’m a bit of a geek, as we have established time and time again on this blog. So it’s no surprise that when I learned a new word …
Best Yet
“The best is yet to come and babe, won’t that be fine? You think you’ve seen the sun, but you ain’t seen it shine… You think you’ve flown before But baby, you ain’t left the ground” ~Frank Sinatra Dear Universe, In the last week or so, a few messages keep popping up wherever I go. The first one came when …
Fond Farewell, 2013
“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many –not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ~Charles Dickens Dear Universe, As you are well aware, the end of the year keeps me busy. Busy preparing for all my New Year’s traditions! Yes, there are specific clothes to wear, food to eat and rituals to practice. …
Acorns, Apples and Us
Dear Universe, We’ve all heard it before. It’s all about enjoying the journey, not worrying about the destination. Easier said than done. In life it’s natural to worry about the destination, rather than enjoy every moment along the way. It’s natural to stress over decisions, problems and what’s to come. How can we enjoy the journey when we’re not sure …
Special Delivery
Dear Universe, The other day I received a very special, surprise delivery! No—no one sent me flowers, or chocolates or a present. In fact, the surprise delivery was from me. About five months ago, I wrote myself an email to arrive in the future. I had tried this before, but the email never came or if it did, I missed …