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“When nothing is sure, everything is possible” ~Margaret Dabble Dear Universe, Wherever I am, I like to surround myself with things that inspire me. In my office at work, there are a variety of things I can turn to in a moment’s notice from my insightful word magnets, to my infuser air freshener in a bottle marked “love,” to my …
“Sometimes something resonates with you and you don’t immediately know why. Later, when the realization hits, you are astounded by the ways in which the Universe speaks to you.” Dear Universe, As soon as we arrived in Maui, we knew it. It wasn’t just the tropical scenery or the warm weather; it was the feeling we got when we met …
“You have something important that needs to be shared. Your story is like no one else’s.” Dear Universe, I believe that each of us has a story to tell. We all know this, of course. If we stop and think about it, we all have at least one story (probably so many more) burning inside of us, like a candle …
“It’s an unfortunate truth, but a lesson to learn. While your intentions may be pure and true, not everyone has the same heart as you.” Dear Universe, When we were little kids, it was pretty easy to spot a bully. Usually, it was the kid in class whose daily mission was a relentless pursuit in the misery of others. On …
“For each of us there exists a limited amount of time in our day. And for each of us there exists an infinite amount of time in our day. It’s all in how you choose to see it.” Dear Universe, The end of the semester is fast approaching which means: busy, busy, busy. It’s an even extra busy time with …
“Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” Dear Universe, A few months ago I was sitting on the beach and a woman happened to walk by me. She was smiling, laughing and that’s when I heard her say this to her friend: “I’m not complaining. I like being alive too much.” I practically fell off my beach chair. What an …
“Don’t look for happiness. Create it.” Dear Universe, It’s no secret that I am a fan of anything inspirational. Whether it’s a sign, a t-shirt, a message delivered at the right time or just the sound of the ocean, I am always grateful when inspiration makes its way to me. That’s why I was so intrigued when months ago, I …
“There is something about words. In expert hands, manipulated deftly, they take you prisoner. Wind themselves around your limbs like spider silk, and when you are so enthralled you cannot move, they pierce your skin, enter your blood, numb your thoughts. Inside you they work their magic.” ~Diane Setterfield Dear Universe, As a writer and an avid reader, I am …