“I think I can. I think I can. I think I can… I know I can.” ~Little Engine That Could Dear Universe, A couple of weeks ago my girlfriend and I had a golf lesson. Now if you knew us, this image would be funny. We prefer high heels over flats, beaches over plush greens, and lounge chairs over golf …
All Around
“Inspiration is everywhere. All you need to do is be inspired by your life—every day, every moment, everything.” Dear Universe, When I first started this blog, I wasn’t sure where I would take it. Then at some point I realized it was the other way around. It wasn’t about my direction for the blog, but rather where it wanted to …
Bikes, Balance and Breathing
“Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.” ~Gregory Peck Dear Universe, I’m having that problem again. That tricky thing called balance. I know, I know. It seems silly for me to even be talking about this when I am on vacation. I should have all the time in the world, right? I …
Like an Hourglass
“And life’s like an hourglass, glued to the table…” ~Anna Nalick Dear Universe, When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by the egg timer my mom had in our kitchen. It was a miniature hourglass with neon blue sand inside. I would often flip the timer over just so I could watch the grains tunnel through from top …
Turn, Turn, Turn
“To everything – turn, turn, turn There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time for every purpose under heaven…” ~The Byrds Dear Universe, It seems I spent most of the past six months wishing for spring and summer to be here. March went on with its sluggish pace as it always seems to. April fooled and teased …
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 …
Namaste
namaste: the spirit within me salutes the spirit within you; I bow to the divine in you Dear Universe, They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, even if it’s been years since you’ve done it. So when I walked into a yoga studio a couple of days ago, I was hopeful. It had been too long since …
Nothing Changes (Until)
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don’t have something …