Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Thankful”
“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 …
“Don’t let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.” ~Stephen King Dear Universe, Thanksgiving week is upon us and it’s always my favorite time of year! I remember last year, my husband, son and I hopped in the car to travel to be with …
“There are paths and there are signs along the way. And sometimes there are signs with paths along the way. The trick is knowing which is which.” Dear Universe, A few weeks ago I needed to drive to my intern’s house to drop off some work for her. (Let me pause for a second. Just the fact that I actually …
“It was amazing how you could get so far from where you’d planned, and yet find it was exactly were you needed to be.” ~Sarah Dessen Dear Universe, What a month it has been. It’s funny how most days can come and go, one blending into another, with nothing significant or out of the ordinary distinguishing one from the next. …
“When a dream comes to you, follow it. Follow it even when it’s hard—especially then—and whenever possible, pause to give a heartfelt thanks for the path you are on.” Dear Universe, Today I am feeling especially grateful thinking about tomorrow. Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the day I launched my online shop and announced to all of you that …
“You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert Dear Universe, Lately, I’ve been reminded of how difficult it can be to graciously receive our blessings. Often we manifest what it is we want (which is amazing!), but then we have no idea how to act when we get it. It’s an odd paradox. Naturally, …
“May you live all the days of your life.” ~Jonathan Swift Dear Universe, I love being around kids. There’s something about the way they enjoy the little things that reminds me to pay attention to everything. There’s something about the way they live so fully and completely that can be contagious. They are walking bundles of emotion with smiles one …
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~William Arthur Ward Dear Universe, There are so many times I find myself inspired by an idea. I hear about a book someone’s read, and I want to read it. I hear about a spiritual practice, and I want to try it. …