"Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens, and response is something we can choose." - Maureen Killoran The holiday season is upon us. Although I always love the winter holiday season, it comes with a double-edged sword for most. It is such a beautiful time. Lights, decorations, delicious food, and …
Always Appreciate the Little Things
"This is a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before." - Maya Angelou Today is the Friday before Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. Sometimes we can get weighed down with the heaviness of life. Today, I choose not to do that. I am not going to focus on the things that bring me down. There …
Live Your Truth
I intend to live life, not just exist. - George Takei One of the things I love the most about aging is how much better you learn to know yourself and not care as much about how you are perceived by others. That might sound a bit harsh, but to not be preoccupied about whether …
When it is Time to go with the Flow
"Go with the flow. Force nothing. Let it happen...trusting that whichever way it goes, it's for the best." -Mandy Hale Sometimes in life, there can be a downside to following too strict of a schedule. At times when life seems really busy and like there is so much to do, I find it is often …
Lucy Locking it Down Before it Rains
The truth is we all need a time out, time out to re-evaluate, find balance, heal, detox, and time to breathe. - Michael Baisden This past weekend I attended a folk music festival. It is the one thing my husband and I look forward to most during the summer. A weekend full of great weather, …
Sitting Through the Storm
The word "happy" would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. - Carl Jung I usually try to find a positive spin on my posts. At least I try to find the rainbow at the end of the storm by the end of my blog entry. A heads up that this post …
The Healing Power of Water
When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. – Benjamin Franklin Water has always been a magical element for me. It might have began in my childhood. I was brought up in a city that happens to be on one of our country’s Great Lakes. My childhood was made up of camping on …