“In case you ever foolishly forget, I am never not thinking of you.” ~Virginia Woolf Dear Universe, Last month I lost one of the most important people in my life. His death was sudden, and therefore came as a shock. Even now, weeks later, the thought of him and knowing he’s gone, utterly devastates me. He was my cousin. But …
The Truth About “Bad” Timing
“The right timing is not always our timing.” ~Joyce Meyer Dear Universe, Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about timing. How things line up in our lives, the people we meet, the opportunities that come our way, are in large part due to us “being in the right place at the right time.” That’s what we say, right? And then …
Take the First Step
“Make a move. Any move will do. But staying still is just that—staying still.” Dear Universe, Sometimes you don’t know where to begin. You have a big goal in mind. You have a vision you want to bring to life. You see a future version of your destiny that is calling your name. And you want these things more than …
Maybe it’s not a Mess; Maybe it’s a Miracle
“Those aren’t mud piles being thrown at you. They are the start to a new foundation. Go on and build it.” Dear Universe, Life is full of surprises. Life is full of twist and turns, delays and detours. But really none of that is true. The things that occur are never detours or delays. Everything is happening exactly as it …
The Best Laid Plans…
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ~Allen Saunders Dear Universe, The other day I found myself reminiscing, sifting through old travel photos. I think maybe the limited scope of my scenery—thanks to this pandemic—is making me crave adventure and faraway lands more than I ever have. Traveling has always been one of the things …
Look for the Silver Lining
“When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me.” ~Sean O’Casey Dear Universe, In just a couple of weeks, it feels as if our entire world has turned upside down. The coronavirus is officially a worldwide pandemic and we are living in times we have never seen before. Every day we are experiencing a new normal—from …
What Will Your 2020 be?
“Sometimes a new beginning comes whether you are ready or not… so it’s best to trust the timing of your life. It’s best to trust that magic and miracles await.” Dear Universe, The other day I wrote the date down and felt a wave of shock take over. How is it already halfway through December? How are we just two …
The Worry Train: Going Nowhere Fast
“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but never gets you anywhere.” ~Erma Bombeck Dear Universe, Confession: I am a worrier. I worry about things that are happening now, things that already happened, and things that may or may not happen. It can be exhausting, frustrating and annoying—especially for the people around you who constantly …