I have fallen in love. I didn’t plan to and I certainly didn’t want to. But as soon as I saw him, I knew that it was all over. I was love-struck. He was standing unassumingly among all the others – many of whom were younger, fresher, and louder, with…
Gratitude is an art of painting an adversity into a lovely picture. ~Kak Sri Thanksgiving Day is nearly upon us. That splendid time of year when we gather with friends and family, stuff our bellies, and give thanks for all the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving might…
The Guest House — By Jelaluddin Rumi This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your…
A small brass trophy sits on our kitchen counter. It has already assumed its position among the other clutter that accumulates in a well lived-in kitchen, camouflaging itself against the backdrop of everyday life life. It is my son’s first trophy, given to him and every other member of the…
The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it. ~Charles DeLint Last week, I came across the weekly theme at Studio 30 of “Bucket List.” I was instantly intrigued. We all have this list regardless of what we…
Lucky me! Stasha at The Good Life has picked me to choose the Monday Listicles topic for next week. Since I first started blogging back in February, I have been a huge fan of the Listicles. While I don’t post a Listicles topic every week, I try to contribute to…