Cheers! Sending you a cup filled with good vibes! “You must surround yourself with the right people for where you are in life. In order to do that, start by being your most authentic self.” Dear Universe, Over the past few years something has become apparent to me. Not everyone around you wants to be walking the same path as …
Energy Awareness
“Energy is contagious, positive and negative alike. I will forever be mindful of what and who I am allowing into my life.” Dear Universe, As you know, in the last few years I have become more and more aware of how important the energy we give to others is. And while I am far from being a saint, I do …
Greatest Gifts
“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 …
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 …
All You Need Is LOVE
“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 …
Stuck on a Sticky
“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 …
Forgive and Forget–Truly
“Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from the inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harm we do, we do to ourselves.” ~Mitch Albom Dear Universe, They say that it is best to forgive and forget—not for the person who wronged you, …
Treats, No Trick
“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 …