Free yourself from expectations

Oct. 9, 2014 by

I can remember when I was a teen having the distinct feeling of utter disappointment…all the time. When I’d have plans with friends to go to a party…that ended up being a flop. Or to go to LA for an

As we change ourselves, we change the world.

Jul. 16, 2014 by

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Hey there daring dreamer! Thank you for sharing your time + space

Do You Ever Get Irritated? Try THIS…

Dec. 18, 2013 by

“All that we are is a result of what we have thought.” ~Buddha The thing about choosing happiness is that we still face challenges…being happy does not equate to being free from frustration or occasional chaos in life.  Being happy

The Scariest Day of My Life…and Why You’ve Got to Let Go of Your Worries

Dec. 11, 2013 by

Let Your JOY Outshine Your Fear Remember the Tom Petty song that declares: “Most things I worry about never happen anyway”? These were the words that kept repeating in my mind when I learned that my baby, a lil’ three

Giving Thanks: 9/11 and Every Day

Sep. 11, 2013 by

“All you need is love.” ~John Lennon Twelve years ago today, all I could think about was being near the people I loved the most. Faced with the daunting and overwhelming horror of devastating tragedy so close to home, I,

Confession: I’m human. And why you should let yourself be, too. :)

Aug. 21, 2013 by

“The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high, and graceful when it is low.” ~Richard Carlson Hello there! Hoping these words offer some solace and encouragement for the next time you’re feelin’ a little low… For as

Go Ahead, Wear Your Costume Every Day!

Go Ahead, Wear Your Costume Every Day!

Mar. 20, 2013 by

Have you ever contemplated when it is that most of us stop dressing up, playing make believe, and pretending to be whomever we choose? When does that brilliant sense of wonder and possibility diminish into being practical and reasonable? I

New Eyes

Nov. 23, 2012 by

Recently I came across my high school graduation album I made back in 1996…yes, it has been THAT long. While reading my teenage heartfelt reflections and desires for my life, I realized that so many of the dreams I held