For the last few weeks, we’ve been a little quiet. As the New Year began, along came a whole year of possibilities. Then, within days came cancer for our mom – the core of our family, the source of our strength and the compass that we follow. To say that we were knocked off our… Read More Armored with Lessons from Oprah
Many many years ago, Oprah had a show about gift ideas before her famous “Favorite Things” show ever came to life. Somewhere, sprinkled amidst the giving advice were sweet thoughts…the idea of giving someone the gift of memories of wonderful things from the past. That Christmas Eve, I arrived to the table armed with pen, paper… Read More Sweet Thoughts and Happy Holidays
Each morning before my feet even hit the ground, I throw gratitude out into the day. Each day it looks a little differently…but sounds the same. Universe…thank you for my breath, for my sight, for my health, and for the sunrise. Thank you for my family who, though are crazy sometimes, are blessings in my life… Read More Thankful for Living from a Place of Gratitude
Throughout the course of our OYOU inspired boot camp, I have tried to stay in the moment. Instead of focusing on the details of the self-imposed list that I give to myself each week, I have focused on the theme. What does this mean in my life? How do I make it part of who… Read More Living in Gratitude Even for the Tough Lessons