Tag Archives: kindness

Good Advice

I was rushing around the other day, trying to get things done, when I stopped in my tracks, realizing I was doing the exact thing that I caution others not do do: rush through the day without pausing to enjoy it!  Gosh, I thought, I seriously need to take some of my own advice.  Then,Continue reading “Good Advice”

Touch for a High-Tech World

I recently read this article in one of my massage publications and wanted to share it here on my blog.  Human connection is something we all need and deserve to have in this life.  It’s the reason we’re here, to connect with each other.  American culture sees touch as taboo, while others literally embrace eachContinue reading “Touch for a High-Tech World”

Thanking Community Members

Tonight’s Gratitude Group meeting was about being grateful for people in our community.  Let’s chat a bit about that here. There are a lot of people in our community that help make it a better place.  Often, these people work hard without us noticing, behind the scenes, or in scary jobs, or in jobs weContinue reading “Thanking Community Members”

You Are Enough

Dear Beautiful Soul, Today, relax and know that you are enough.  You always have been and you always will be enough, just as you are.  You don’t need to strive to be anyone other than your own best self.  Who you are is just exactly what this world needs.  You have a unique beauty, talent,Continue reading “You Are Enough”

Treasure in the Mailbox

I truly hope the U.S. Postal Service never goes out of business.  I’ve always looked forward to picking up the mail with anticipation that I’ll receive something special in my mailbox.  Most days it’s just “junk” mail, but, sometimes, I get the best gift of all – a hand-written letter. A dear friend of mineContinue reading “Treasure in the Mailbox”

Being Open

For someone who can be a bit obsessive about controlling a situation (I call it enjoyable meticulous planning) social media can be intimidating.  It’s putting yourself out there, on the interwebs, for anyone to see/critique/judge.  (They say, “Only put on the internet what you wouldn’t mind having on a billboard.) I’ve only ever kept aContinue reading “Being Open”