A Gesture of Appreciation

A Gesture of Appreciation

A Gesture of Appreciation “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire I know that many of us have an appreciation for people, places, experiences, and the like, but how often do we show it? We often...
A Mindful Connection

A Mindful Connection

I once was a little girl full of words and wisdom for every “friend” around me. I saw the world as my place to meet new people, and everyone would be my friend. I remember one October evening when my family took me on a fall outing, the first thing my dad told me was,...
Little Gifts of an Ordinary Day

Little Gifts of an Ordinary Day

We have our moments—those special times when everything from heaven and earth meet and all is well. We have more of these little gifts than one may think, and they take place on an ordinary day, in the whispers of passing time and with the beats of our racing hearts....
The In-Betweens

The In-Betweens

Have you ever sat in a space where you didn’t think about your past or what is going to happen in your future? This space is unique; it can even give you a sense of security. I call it our in-betweens. In this space, we have the opportunity to see ourselves in a true,...
10 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

10 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

I love my comfort zone. Did you ever, as a kid, have that favorite stuffed animal that went with you everywhere because it made you feel safe? That is a similar feeling we get when we stay in our comfort zones. It’s the comfort of knowing that by doing our same...