Being grateful for the experience

Tuesday July 19, 2011 #334  “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” ~Dr. Seuss When wonderful experiences end, we often grieve in sadness wondering why they can’t last forever.  It could be a relationship, a great job, or a child moving...

One time, one encounter

Thursday May 5, 2011 #313 “Ichigo Ichie” the motto in the Japanese tea ceremony which means “one time, one encounter.” This for us is a cue to see every moment as special and unrepeatable; it banishes boredom since no experience is ever the...

Giving with gratitude

Tuesday April 5, 2011 #304  While practicing generosity, we should always remember how very fortunate we are to have this opportunity.   ~Gomo Tulku Every day, almost every moment, there is an opportunity to give a bit of yourself.  Something physical, or simply your...

Gratitude for the present

Thursday November 25, 2010 #272  “Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.” ~Fulton Oursler Today, as many of you celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, I invite you to reflect on today’s quote.  Do...

The value of a true friend

Tuesday November 9, 2010 #270  “One old friend is better than two new ones.” ~Yiddish Proverb In a Facebook world that seems to believe that 500 “friends” are somehow real, somehow an accomplishment, I ask you to which of these 500 will be there when you need someone...