“Fireworks had for her a direct and magical appeal. Their attraction was more complex than that of any other form of art. They had pattern and sequence, color and sound, brilliance and mobility; they had suspense, surprise, and a faint hint of danger; above all, they had the supreme quality of transience, which puts the keenest edge on beauty and …
Ditch the Drama
“Love is a choice. Drama is also a choice. So the question is which one would you rather be surrounded by?” Dear Universe, If there’s one thing I don’t enjoy in my life, it’s drama. Truth be told, it wasn’t always this way. For years, I was surrounded by drama: at work, in friendships, in romance. The thing is I …
Why You Should Listen to Your No
“…There are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don’t really have to do. Getting to the point where we can tell the difference is a major milestone in the simplification process.” ~Elaine St. James Dear Universe, I think no is one of the hardest words to say. I know I’m not alone on this. …
Giving What You Can, Not What You Can’t
“If you just enchanted one person per day, you would make a big dent in the universe.” ~Guy Kawasaki Dear Universe, I often look at my best friend and admire how she wants to help everyone. I mean everyone. Someone is moving? She’s there packing. Someone’s car breaks down? She’s offering a ride and getting it towed for you. Someone …
When Your Past Pops In
“When your past comes knocking, you have a choice. You can welcome it in and see where it leads or you can ignore the call. Trust that if you want it to, eventually it will go back to where it came from—some place far away that you no longer reside in.” Dear Universe, There are so many times in life …
Adults Behaving Badly: Protect Your Energy
“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 …
Because I’m Ready Now
“No one can tell us when we’re ready. No one can and no one should. Only you can make that choice because the answer is within you. No one else carries your truth.” Dear Universe, We all know how hard it can be to make a change, but when we finally reach the moment when we are ready, it can …
Unconditional Love, With Conditions
“This is your story. Write it the way you imagine it, with the people and things that delight you most. Write it before someone else takes the pen, draws your path for you, and scribbles away your life.” Dear Universe, Giving love to someone is the greatest gift we give in our lives. Love can be comforting, healing, and transformative. …
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2