Be a Producer of Happiness
Helen Keller found a silent voice of happiness despite being blind and deaf, while she brought happiness to others in her work. How could she find and be a producer of happiness? Learning was a major hurdle for Helen Keller, because everything was harder -- reading...
The Beach of Self Care
By Cat Wilson You are a person, busy, tired out from the day. You need self care. Wait! What is self care? How do you go about getting something you don’t have when you don’t know what will help? You could look to nature. Let’s go to the beach. Join me for a moment in...
Beginnings and Endings
Yesterday, we received a notice from Marylhurst University that they were closing at the end of 2018. I felt sad. As an Alumni, I've been proud to support continuing education through the years with donations of time, money, and effort. When we see an institution make...
Go Fish, Go Play
School is finishing. It’s a time of change for kids, and summer vacation is great! “I’m a second grader now! Yay! We get the summer to go fish, go play!” It works for kids. How about bigger kids? Young adults who graduate from High School or College are in for a...
One Change Makes a Difference
Photo by Xan Griffin on Unsplash Are you feeling frustrated in life? People? Need a shift? This blog is to share how you can improve your life experience in simple ways. One change makes a difference. These tips could help you feel better about people and dealing with...
Writing Gets Up to Play at 2:22 am
Writing takes flight when all it needs is right. A stretch of the neck. Flex of the hands and fingers. Clearing of energy with rubbing the hands and face and shoulders. My cup of chamomile tea, nice and hot, sits on a reachable point on a small table called “Dave.” I...
The Joy of Tea Cups
Tea cups, I have noticed, all have their unique personality. When I awaken in the wee hours of the morning they speak differently to me, so I am careful who I bring to my lips. If it is around 2 AM to 4 AM, I reach for a light, white cup with soft butterflies,...
Bargaining With Your Life
Bargain - an agreement between parties on the value of something. Included in the bargains (agreements) are the conditions that each party is agreeing to. Acceptance by all parties then allows for retaining, transferring, or receiving possession of what was bargained...
International Women's Day and Inspiring Women
Today is designated as International Women's Day. What does that mean to you? Women generally run around taking care of everyone but themselves. If you are a woman, this could be one of those days when you take a break, and celebrate yourself with "Peace Time." How...
March Forward With Intentions, and Live Better
Awakening to a month called “March” is motivating! This action word makes me feel the marching, moving, motivating state of being. We relate “marching” to going forward. You may even remember being at a parade where you watched and heard people in a marching band,...