“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” ~Louise Smith Dear Universe, We all have baggage. I’m not talking about the suitcases we pack to go on trips. I’m talking about the heavy emotional baggage we carry every day, the kind that chips away at our edges, the kind that weighs on our …
Don’t Worry, Doll
Dear Universe, As much as I try not to be, I’m a worrier. I worry about the future—which is pretty understandable. Sometimes I worry about the present and what I’m doing in the now. And on particularly worrisome days, I worry about the past and how it’s effecting the present and future! It’s exhausting. Other times I worry about my …
St. Valentine’s
“Love, having no geography, has no boundaries: weight and sink it deep, no matter, it will rise and find the surface.” ~Truman Capote Dear Universe, I love Valentine’s Day. I love sending cards and giving treats to loved ones, especially as a surprise. I love letting them know how special they are to me. Yesterday I found out that this …
Your Year
Dear Universe, I hope everyone’s 2013 is off to a happy start, one that feels refreshing and hopeful. I spent New Year’s Day being very busy. With all the traditions to follow it really felt like the day flew by! But, it felt important to follow some of the superstitions I wrote about. So I ate my twelve (possibly thirteen—I …
Take What You Need
Dear Universe, Before officially welcoming in the New Year, I think today is a good opportunity to let things go. Take a few minutes today to ask yourself this one question: What things do you wish to let go of from this year or from the past that you don’t want to carry into tomorrow, into the New Year? You …
New Year’s Luck
Dear Universe, Well, 2013 is almost here. Some people have traditions for the New Year like making resolutions, bucket lists or celebrating with loved ones. While these are worthy traditions, I thought it might be time to expand my horizons and increase my chances for the best year yet. I hunkered down during a snowstorm, cuppa tea in hand, to …
Santa Baby
“Santa Baby… I really do believe in you. Let’s see if you believe in me.” Dear Universe, As you may have guessed I am a fan of writing letters. 🙂 So when I saw a Macy’s commercial that involved writing letters to Santa and dropping them off in a gigantic red Santa mailbox, well my ears perked up. Their one …
Shooting Star
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ~William Shakespeare Dear Universe, About ten years ago, I saw a shooting star for the first time in my life. It was a balmy summer night and I was walking to my car when the brightest flash of light I’d ever seen flew across the dark sky. …