“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 …
Faith and Fundamentals
“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 …
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 …
Make a Move
“She took a step and didn’t want to take any more, but she did.” ~Markus Zusak Dear Universe, Sometimes we all feel a little well, lost. In those times in my life I have often found myself wishing and hoping for someone, something, to tell me what to do. It would be so much easier for the decision to be …
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 …