This season makes me keenly aware of the passage of time. The fall colors seem to call to us, making certain we notice that days are passing – changes are happening. They always have. And while the change of season often stirs up regrets of too little time in the garden, it also reminds us […]
Days Will Come and Go Read More »
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”– Henry Ward Beecher* Let’s go out of our way to express gratitude today. And if your circumstances make it hard to feel thankful, then I’m especially excited for you because expressing gratitude can really shift our mood. Even in the midst of your challenge, you
Gratitude Looks Good on You! Read More »
Find a thing of beauty, share it with a friend, share it with a stranger and watch your worries end. Feeling like the world is a little less friendly today? Let’s take action to fix that. Rather than silently fear or worry, let’s take the first step to break any tension and cast out the
Formula For a Feel Good Friday Read More »
So it’s Wednesday, or as some people call it – Hump Day! The original meaning of Hump Day was that Wednesday was the hump in the middle of the week and after Wednesday, we were heading for the weekend. Well there are always AT LEAST two ways to look at anything. So, sometimes “humps” are
When was the last time you did something JUST FOR FUN? What are THREE things you do (or did) that revitalize or refresh you emotionally? How long has it been since you did the three things above? Please pick the one you did longest ago and make a solid plan to do it again as
Of course it is not mine to give, but I would love to give you a day – this day, and encourage you to truly see it as a gift. All too often we just get up and go to it, whatever “it” is. We walk through a day so distracted and so busy that
“This Day Is Your Gift” Read More »
I’m going to keep this post brief because I need to get a little garden time in before my weekend starts. When I spend time in nature, I always feel better. So please try to make time for communing with nature today. It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Consider leaving the phone home
Earth Day, Rebirth Day Read More »
The stories we tell ourselves (and choose to believe) determine our future… …for BETTER Or WORSE! We really need to think about our thoughts (brain cramp alert!) because they are powerfully influential. Our stories (thoughts) influence our feelings, which in turn influence our actions and subsequent thoughts. Changing our stories changes our trajectory. To a
