“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” ~L.M. Montgomery Dear Universe, I know everyone thinks of January as a fresh start and a month filled with new beginnings. And for obvious reasons, it certainly is. But what about February, I wondered? It turns out many consider February a month of …
Beyond Blessed: A Heartfelt Birthday Thanks
“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 …
Instincts and Intuition
“Intuition literally means learning from within. Most of us were not taught how to use this sense, but all of us know well that ‘gut feeling.’ Learn to trust that inner feeling and it will grow stronger. Avoid going against your better judgement or getting talked into things that just don’t feel right.” ~Doe Zantamata Dear Universe, I love that …
Soul Shake
“I fall in love with people’s passions, the way their eyes light up when they talk about the things they love and they fill with light.” ~Unknown Dear Universe, It feels like it’s been a while since you me and you connected—well, at least formally through these letters. Sometimes as life gets busy, then busy some more, I worry I …
Banking On It
“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 …
The Big E
“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We were just having fun.” Dear Universe, I am a kid at heart. When it comes to playing games? I’m ready. Sugary treats reminiscent of my childhood? I’m all for it. Being silly whenever possible? I mastered that a while ago. 🙂 So when it was suggested that I take a road …
With a Wave
“Better to be the one who smiled, than the one who did not smile back.” Dear Universe, I live in a beautiful, serene neighborhood that I love. But I’ve noticed something. When I wave to neighbors, they rarely wave back. Now, I’m a friendly, outgoing person. This has been apparent from a very early age. As a little girl, I …
Nothing Changes (Until)
“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 …