Sometimes it’s hard to make sense of things that happen in the world. This past week is no exception. What happened in Christchurch is unspeakable. So many lives lost, and unbearable pain and devastation for the families, for the community and the country. How do we...
You know how much I love words and how powerful I believe our words are. The words we use can speak volumes to those in our lives whether they be the words we speak directly to one another, the words our children hear us speaking about others or to ourselves. There is...
Did you know that physical touch can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and impact your overall physical health? Who knew that a simple touch could do so much? The touch receptors beneath our skin, when activated, impact our body in what can really be best...
There is a saying I like to remind myself of every now and then. “I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort where we overlap.” – Ani DiFranco. I love this saying, there is real truth in this. However as usual,...
Gratitude is one of the essentials for us to receive the most out of life. I love watching my children and their spouses teach our precious grandchildren about gratitude. Each one may go about it a little differently, however each do it well. As parents of young...
How long has it been since you truly experienced “Wonder” in your life? It’s one of the things I love about children, they are full of wonder. The dictionary describes wonder as: “A feeling of amazement and admiration caused by something...
