“When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me.” ~Sean O’Casey Dear Universe, In just a couple of weeks, it feels as if our entire world has turned upside down. The coronavirus is officially a worldwide pandemic and we are living in times we have never seen before. Every day we are experiencing a new normal—from …
The Perks of Being Authentic
“You can mimic the result, but not the creativity.” Dear Universe, I used to have a friend who would change based on who she was dating. One boyfriend was a huge football fan. Suddenly, my friend started wearing jerseys and wouldn’t miss Sunday night game time. The next boyfriend was philanthropic so she started volunteering her time in the community. …
Season of Surrender
“When you feel like you’ve surrendered, surrender some more.” Dear Universe, I’m a firm believer that life, like nature, has seasons. Sometimes it’s the season of planting a seed, or the season of watching it bloom, or the season of letting it go. Each season brings a lesson to be learned—a way for our souls to grow. When we can …
Your Secret Weapon
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” ~May Sarton Dear Universe, Recently I was reading a story of someone who has a high profile, successful career. But the story wasn’t about her success. The story was about how she was hiding who she really was for fear of being criticized …