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“If you just enchanted one person per day, you would make a big dent in the universe.” ~Guy Kawasaki Dear Universe, I often look at my best friend and admire how she wants to help everyone. I mean everyone. Someone is moving? She’s there packing. Someone’s car breaks down? She’s offering a ride and getting it towed for you. Someone …
“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich Dear Universe, We’ve all heard the joy in giving is in receiving. When you give from your heart you receive such a complete feeling of joy in return. And that’s true. Unfortunately, we sometimes think we have to give big to make it …
“The cake had a trick candle that wouldn’t go out, so I didn’t get my wish. Which was just that it would always be like this…” ~Janet Fitch Dear Universe, Today is my birthday. Before the day gets started, I just wanted to say thank you for the gift of another year. My life is full of things I am …
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ~Mother Teresa Dear Universe, It’s that time of year again. It’s the season to be jolly, with the sounds of fireplaces crackling and sleigh bells ringing. It’s the season to see snowflakes falling and reindeer dashing. It’s also the season of giving. Things can get pretty …
“Even chance meetings are the result of karma… Things in life are fated by our previous lives. That even in the smallest events there’s no such thing as coincidence.” ~Haruki Murakami Dear Universe, A few nights ago I went to pick up take-out Chinese food. On the ride to the restaurant my mind wandered to a few things that have …
“All you need is love… Love is all you need.” ~The Beatles Dear Universe, Happy Valentine’s Day! As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day because what’s better than a day that focuses on love? Yes, I know. We should show love every day. We shouldn’t hold back our feelings or emotions. We should tell the ones we love …
“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.” ~Albert Schweitzer Dear Universe, Sometimes we all just need a little pick me up. For the most part, I’ve discovered it doesn’t take much to turn a bad day around—especially if I’m doing it for someone else. Sometimes the tiniest of …
“For it is in giving that we receive.” ~St. Francis of Assisi Dear Universe, On Tuesday, a student walked into class with a bowl of candy. He immediately approached me and offered some. Having the sweet tooth that I do, I gratefully accepted and took a mini-chocolate bar. “Take another one!” He insisted. “That’s okay. Thank you, though!” He remained …