Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~…
Read More“A person’s assumptions reveal who they are, more than the words they utter.” ~ Wayne Gerard Trotman We make assumptions based on our own experiences. We assume that because…
Read MoreChaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered ~Jose Saramago I haven’t done a jigsaw puzzle in years, but as I emptied the box of 1000 pieces on my table…
Read MoreOne positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations. ~ John Coltrane Our level of consciousness is not static or set in stone. It is in continual evolution. Raising one’s…
Read MoreYou cannot find peace by avoiding life. ~Virginia Woolf Humans are complicated. We have each other’s backs, but not always, because sometimes it’s every man for himself. Why does misery…
Read MoreNobody grows old by merely living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.…
Read MoreYou are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. ~ unknown Self-love and self-care are not the same. Getting a massage, taking a hot…
Read MoreStudy the past if you would define the future. ― Confucius Sharing our stories has become a means of connection. For those who have also weathered storms, it creates a…
Read MoreWhen things begin accelerating wildly out of control, sometimes patience is the only answer. Press pause. Douglas Rushkoff Doing nothing is sometimes required when we hit an impasse or there…
Read MoreThe secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. ~ Socrates In the mid-70s, I moved to Maui, upcountry,…
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