“It is only a thought and a thought can be changed.” ~Louise Hay Dear Universe, I am a fan of mantras—you know, phrases you repeat out loud or to yourself in an effort to inspire hope, healing or manifesting your future. I know mantras—or affirmations—have become a more common term, but I think I always used them, long before …
Winter Woes: Finding the Bright Side
“Advice is like snow—the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks to the mind.” ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge Dear Universe, It’s been snowing—a lot. Now of course I know it’s winter and that I live in New England so naturally I can expect a little snow this time of year. But it’s been snowing more …
Love Letters
“The love we give away is the only love we keep.” ~Elbert Hubbard Dear Universe, It’s Valentine’s Day, which means love is in the air even more today. Whether you are spoken for or single, who doesn’t love to receive a little something for St. Valentine’s? It can be a box of chocolates, flowers or a card, but letting someone …
Year of the Sheep (And Eight Reasons Why You Should Love It)
“You can get excited about the future. The past won’t mind.” ~Hillary DePiano Dear Universe, I can’t believe I almost forgot. Always with each New Year, I want to find out what year it is in the Chinese Zodiac. Last year was the Year of the Horse and I do think it was an intense, transformative year. Luckily, something (you, …
February: Another Fresh Start
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” ~L.M. Montgomery Dear Universe, I know everyone thinks of January as a fresh start and a month filled with new beginnings. And for obvious reasons, it certainly is. But what about February, I wondered? It turns out many consider February a month of …
Beyond Blessed: A Heartfelt Birthday Thanks
“The cake had a trick candle that wouldn’t go out, so I didn’t get my wish. Which was just that it would always be like this…” ~Janet Fitch Dear Universe, Today is my birthday. Before the day gets started, I just wanted to say thank you for the gift of another year. My life is full of things I am …
Nice to Meet You… Finally
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” ~Vern McLellan Dear Universe, Flashback time. It was December 2010. I was in a particularly low place. I was doing my best to stay optimistic during a time of drastic change. I was doing my best not to be afraid …
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 …