“I believe that we have to be in the process of wherever we are and allow the Universe to catch up with our dreams…” ~Gabrielle Bernstein Dear Universe, As soon as I wrote the last letter to you, the one about believing in your powers, a message began appearing—one that I had to take notice of. “Don’t worry about the …
Birthday Blessings
“May you live all the days of your life.” ~Jonathan Swift Dear Universe, Today is my birthday! Whoo hoo! The first thing I did today when I woke up, even before I rolled out of bed to make a much needed coffee, was to check my horoscope apps on my phone. Yes, I said apps. One can never have too …
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 …
Warm Welcome, 2014
Today, “is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” ~ Brad Paisley “The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.” ~G.K. Chesterton Dear Universe, Happy New Year Everyone! I have to say I feel at peace with the …
Soul Recharge
Dear Universe, What a soul-inspiring, spirit-charged weekend I’ve had! It started on Friday afternoon with a last minute movie matinee. I finally saw About Time, which I had been wanting to see for weeks. I won’t ruin the movie, but I will say the message to enjoy each day as if it were our last, resonated long after I left …
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 …
Something, The Whole Thing
“Four days will quickly steep themselves in nights; Four nights will quickly dream away the time.” ~William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Dear Universe, A few months ago I walked into my local bookstore to buy one thing. But as it always happens, I strolled around, taking in the sight of new releases, bookseller recommendations, classic literature refurbished with modern …
Anchors Away
“All you need is one safe anchor to keep you grounded…” ~Katie Kacvinsky Dear Universe, As you know, I am a fan of signs and symbols. I look for them everywhere and give thanks when the message is received. Lately, there is one symbol that keeps popping up. It’s an anchor. A couple of months ago I started seeing anchors …