Dear Universe, Yesterday morning, I had some surprise visitors. I hadn’t seen them in a couple of months so their return was… well, a surprise. These aren’t old friends I’m talking about or even family. No, no. My visitors are of the feathered variety. It seems a flock of wild turkeys have taken a liking to me. Yes, wild turkeys. …
Birthday Bliss
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” ~Satchel Paige Dear Universe, Today is my birthday. I’m sure at some point I’ll be surrounded by loved ones, make a wish and blow out my candles (I do love wishing, after all). Other than that, I am not sure what I will do. I kind of …
Sleep Tight
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” ~Ernest Hemingway Dear Universe, Having time off for the holidays has been great for several reasons. I have caught up with family and friends. I have caught up on general housekeeping stuff—like sorting clothes and paperwork. I have gotten a chance to leisurely read …
30 Day Challenge
Dear Universe, A couple of months ago I was reading one of my go to spiritual resources—O Magazine—when the headline, “How to Find Your Purpose—Fulfill Your Destiny” screamed at me. If anyone could help me figure out my purpose, it had to be Oprah, I thought. It might take years, but if Oprah was in my corner, I was up …
Your Year
Dear Universe, I hope everyone’s 2013 is off to a happy start, one that feels refreshing and hopeful. I spent New Year’s Day being very busy. With all the traditions to follow it really felt like the day flew by! But, it felt important to follow some of the superstitions I wrote about. So I ate my twelve (possibly thirteen—I …
Take What You Need
Dear Universe, Before officially welcoming in the New Year, I think today is a good opportunity to let things go. Take a few minutes today to ask yourself this one question: What things do you wish to let go of from this year or from the past that you don’t want to carry into tomorrow, into the New Year? You …
New Year’s Luck
Dear Universe, Well, 2013 is almost here. Some people have traditions for the New Year like making resolutions, bucket lists or celebrating with loved ones. While these are worthy traditions, I thought it might be time to expand my horizons and increase my chances for the best year yet. I hunkered down during a snowstorm, cuppa tea in hand, to …
Christmas Ghosts
“…There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” ~Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Dear Universe, I have always been a fan of Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol. It has the quintessential elements a classic story should. It’s poignant, heart-hitting and puts things in perspective. Also, it has ghosts. (A version not to be …