“More Smiling, Less worrying. More Compassion, Less judgment. More Blessed, Less stressed. More Love, Less hate.” ~ Roy T. Bennett. Did you know children smile 400 times a day, compared to a meager 20 – 50 times a day for adults? A baby’s smile is triggered by almost anything and everything – even…
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ~ Havelock Ellis.Christmas is traditionally a time of celebration, meeting of family and friends, delicious food, and giving of gifts. Everywhere we see messages of happiness and connection.Yet, this time of the year can…
“It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.” ~ John Joseph Powell. Are you or someone you care about experiencing loneliness?…
"Who would you be without the thought that happiness depends on someone else?" ~ Byron Katie. Do you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Feel responsible for everyone else? If so, you are probably familiar with the exhaustion, frustration, and lack of satisfaction that can accompany it.…
“Let go of the battle. Breathe quietly and let it be. Let your body relax and your heart soften. ” ~ Jack Kornfield. Have you ever seen the bumper sticker “Just Breathe” – and in that moment realized your breath was so constricted you were hardly breathing at all? I have... One morning stands…