This is week 2 of the kindness challenge. This week’s challenge was to notice the kindness around you. I focused on the kindness of my friends and family. And believe …
Some thoughts (and quotes) about Hope
Hoping and waiting I wanted to share some thoughts and quotes about hope because I think about hope often. Actually, I find it somewhat of a dichotomy. Sometimes, all that …
The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la
I remember my mom singing this song when I was little. It’s actually from The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. But the way I remember it being sung at my house …
In which our heroine is rescued by (at least) six men, one woman, and a horse
Still here in Nicaragua. Last Friday morning, we went on a a hike instead of having our Spanish lessons. We were to see the land that La Mariposa is in …
All shall be well
I just got the pixelmator app and have been playing with it. I love this quote! Here is my original photo:
Wishing you light and love this holiday season
When the earth was sunny and warm, Over the flowers the bees did swarm. The light of the sun and the flowers sweet smell Now within this candle dwell. When …
Opening the window
A few days ago, as I was staring at my computer and doing nothing useful and feeling bad about it, I remembered how I used to look out the window …
The preciousness of life
I have been feeling sad this week with the loss of two precious lives–Robin Williams and Michael Brown, both from acts of violence. I know many others died in horrible …
The Miracle of the Self-Compassion Habit : zenhabits
I love this post–it is so easy to be hard on ourselves. It’s also good to know we can make other choices! The Miracle of the Self-Compassion Habit : zenhabits. …