“Take time to do what makes your soul shine and you will radiate light wherever you go.” Dear Universe, I can’t believe I am back on Martha’s Vineyard for a two week stay. For a while I wasn’t sure it would work to return this year, so when the trip came together a little at the last minute, I was …
Patience, Presence and Peace
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.” ~Echart Tolle Dear Universe, It’s starting to warm-up and feel like summer. I couldn’t be more excited. Seemingly overnight, the trees have bloomed, the flowers have blossomed and summer is in the air. Finally. You see, I was beginning to think …
Intuition: Listen to the Whispers Too
“Intuition comes in several forms: – a sudden flash of insight, visual or auditory – a predictive dream – a spinal shiver of recognition as something is occurring or told to you – a sense of knowing something already – a sense of deja-vu – a snapshot image of a future scene or event – knowledge, perspective or understanding divined …
Why Just Five Minutes Can Lead to Infinite Possibility
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~Dalai Lama Dear Universe, The other day I was running errands when I came across these two t-shirts. I immediately made a connection to the message that you, Universe, were sending …
Why a Bumper Sticker Became My Mantra
“Sometimes when you lose your way, you find YOURSELF.” ~Mandy Hale Dear Universe, About eight or nine years ago I saw a bumper sticker with a quote in big, block letters. It said: “Not all who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien I bought it. I wasn’t quite sure why since I knew I wouldn’t be sticking it on my car, …
Soul Shake
“I fall in love with people’s passions, the way their eyes light up when they talk about the things they love and they fill with light.” ~Unknown Dear Universe, It feels like it’s been a while since you me and you connected—well, at least formally through these letters. Sometimes as life gets busy, then busy some more, I worry I …
Joy to Your World
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” ~Joseph Campbell Dear Universe, So often in life we find ourselves doing things we don’t really want to. Sometimes it’s because we feel an obligation, because we feel responsible, because we don’t know how to say no. And sometimes we agree because we feel …
Be a Buoy
“A buoy is a floating device that can have many purposes. It can be anchored (stationary) or allowed to drift with the sea wave.” Dear Universe, During my time on the island, I have been making a point to see the water at least once a day. I’m just so close to it, and love the water so much, that …