“Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. What you mean when you do a thing will always determine the outcome.” ~Brenna Yobvanoff Dear Universe, When planning our trip to Italy, my friend and I knew that Rome would be a must-see stop. A city filled with history, beauty, religion, culture and food, I couldn’t wait to …
Buon Giorno
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Dear Universe, For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to travel to Italy. I often joke that I must have been Italian in a past life with my proclivity …
Joy to Your World
“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 …
Magic Moments
“When we speak of magic we should speak of those moments that were the purest, when the stars were bright and when laughter was loud. Those are the most magical moments in life.” Dear Universe, Most of us, at some point or another, have probably wished that life would come with an instruction manual. Naturally this manual would have a …
Full Bloom
“Deepest joy is like a flower….beautiful in essence.” ~Tony Samara Dear Universe, I have discovered—or rather re-discovered—something about myself. I like gardening. Specifically, I like planting flowers, caring for them and watching them bloom. Years ago, I would plant flowers in the spring and tend to them. I always enjoyed it. I don’t know why I forgot that. Life can …
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 …
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 …