Dear Universe, Sometimes I just want you to give me a little spiritual guidance. A nudge, a wink, a sign, something. Anything to tell me I am moving in the right direction, a clue as to what’s next or a hint to what I should be doing—in case I am missing anything. So, I ask. And usually you deliver. Little …
Dream a Little Dream
“Dreams are illustrations… from the book your soul is writing about you.” ~Marsha Norman Dear Universe, I take dreams seriously. Whether the dream is short, long, confusing or clear, I believe each dream means something. It’s probably because I dream a lot. I’m talking about vivid, action packed, dialogue driven dreams. And it’s probably because most mornings I wake up …
Positive Pause… Go Ahead, Take One
Dear Universe, This semester I have a busy schedule. Okay, a somewhat insane schedule. On certain days I go from car to class to car to train to class to train to class to car to… it gets confusing! If I happen to have time to grab a coffee between all this shuffling around—well, it’s a blessing. I hate rushing, …
It is What it is…
Dear Universe, For the last several months, I’ve found myself taking on a new mantra. Sometimes once a day or sometimes every hour the words, “It is what it is” come to mind. I say it or think it so much that I even wear a necklace that has the words engraved. It’s a universal mantra that I’ve found works …
Here a Sign, There a Sign, Everywhere a Sign Sign
“I look for a sign. Where to go next. you never know when you’ll get one. Even the most faithless among us are waiting to be proven wrong.” ~Jillian Lauren Dear Universe, I know some people find it crazy that I not only believe in signs, but that I also ask for signs, look for them and acknowledge them when …
Keep On, Keeping On…
Dear Universe, It’s uplifting to see that the “Keep Calm” Phenomenon is still in full swing here in London and greeting me wherever I go. If anything, the Keep Calmisms have been taken to a whole new level. Anything goes. From t-shirts to tea cups to tea kettles to key rings to ticking clocks, you can buy a Keep Calm …
Hey You, It’s Me
Dear Universe, My future self is smiling right now. My friend discovered there is a way, several in fact, to write yourself an email now and have it arrive at some point in the future. Maybe I don’t need a Delorean after all! The emails can be sent in an hour, in case you want to remind yourself of something …
Red Box Realization
Dear Universe, I’m a fan of Red Box. You go, you touch a screen and voila! A movie slides right on out, ready for your viewing pleasure. The process is simple and quick, taking about 30 seconds to a minute, depending on how long it takes you to decide on a choice of film. Returning it? Just as easy. Tap, …