Dear Universe, I can’t remember how old I was when I got my first Magic 8 Ball. But I was young and since then I have always owned one. When I was leaving for college I made sure to pack my Magic 8 ball with me. Something told me it would most likely come in handy during the next four …
Words of Wisdom
Dear Universe, I have a habit. I’m not sure exactly when it began, but it’s definitely become more frequent these last couple of years. I leave myself pieces of inspiration tucked away in corners, pockets, books, drawers, you name it, that I will come across at some future date. These scraps of paper—which come in many different forms, sometimes even …
Body Language
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ~Caroline Myss Dear Universe, In a world where we are met with hundreds of distractions, demands, voices and responsibilities a day, I think it’s essential to sometimes stop and do one vital thing. Listen to ourselves. I mean really stop to hear what …
Moment to Moment
Dear Universe, In life we often remember “moments.” Whether they were ones that stole our breath, ones that we anticipated or ones that we’d rather forget—somehow life can be strung together in a series of moments—almost like a photo album of our lives. Birth, first steps, first birthday, first day of school, first friend, first dance, first kiss, first job, …
Joie de Vivre
Joie de Vivre… Joy of Living Dear Universe, You know I love Paris and all things French. More often than not, one can find me wearing my “joie de vivre” necklace. For me, it’s a reminder that each day is a gift and a joy. Each day is meant to be enjoyed. The French know how to live. Specifically, they …
Give Love
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ~Mother Teresa Dear Universe, A little over a year ago I was in the library doing research for my last grad class. By accident, or more likely by fate, I stumbled upon on a book with a title that grabbed my attention: 29 Gifts: How a …
Let It Out
Dear Universe, Last month I spotted this card in a tiny London shop that was filled with countless humorous gems like this one. It gave me a chuckle so I bought it planning to send it to a friend. The other day I took it out to mail it and I realized that maybe there is some truth behind this …
Fall Forward
“Sometimes you just have to step forward and move on. No questions, no doubts and no looking back. Just move on.” Dear Universe, Every year I hold onto summer for as long as I can. I wear the short sleeves longer than I should, I try to do a September beach day and open-toed-shoes? Well, they don’t get thrown to …