Dear Universe, I understand the idea of a contract. Sign your name on the dotted line and seal your fate. It’s permanent. It’s binding. It’s official. In other words, it’s a deal that’s difficult to break. About a year ago I heard the term “soul contracts” and was intrigued to learn more. I planned on reading a book about it, …
Timing
Dear Universe, I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately. At the start of the semester I felt time was moving so slowly. Lately though, I feel like time is flying by. I find myself asking where the minutes are going. Hours whiz by, then day turns into night in a virtual blink, and suddenly dawn is breaking yet again. …
Words of Wisdom
Dear Universe, I have a habit. I’m not sure exactly when it began, but it’s definitely become more frequent these last couple of years. I leave myself pieces of inspiration tucked away in corners, pockets, books, drawers, you name it, that I will come across at some future date. These scraps of paper—which come in many different forms, sometimes even …
Back to Back…to Back
Dear Universe, A close friend of mine was talking with me yesterday about how even though she can see positive changes made in her life during this last year, sometimes she can still have moments of feeling like nothing is different at all, that no progress has been made. I knew exactly what she meant. I have to remind myself …
Ask and Receive
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~Zora Neale Hurston Dear Universe, Recently, I came upon this quote and it’s stayed with me, popping into my head at the most unexpected moments. I think I initially liked it because there’s a reassuring quality to it. Confused? Just stick it out; the answers are approaching. And in a …
Blast From the Past
Dear Universe, Apparently I am not the only one who thinks of the future and one’s future self. When I heard about the latest youtube sensation, I was intrigued. Apparently in 1992, twelve-year-old Jeremiah McDonald made a video of himself talking to his future self. Now, twenty years later, McDonald decides to have a little conversation with his past self …
Between You and Me
“There’s nothing like looking at your own history in the faces of your friends.” ~Ani Difranco Dear Universe, I’ve been thinking a lot about history. Not world history. But the history between people. It’s been on my mind for various reasons, but it came up in conversation the other night. I was having dinner with one of my closest and …