if only
Two little words that speak volumes. Two little words. The merest beginning of a thought. Start of a sentence. “If […]
the dishes can wait
I finally remembered that I like to take pictures. Finally remembered how strapping on the camera and heading out to […]
you do not need permission
Hey beautiful, can I give it to you straight? I think I can. I think you can handle it. Here […]
dear you: it’s time to stop
Dear you who feels the world pressing down hard these days… who doesn’t know when the weight of it will […]
shoot for the moon
“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” ~ W. Clement Stone I love this quote […]
one kind act
When we show kindness to others we change the world. We also change ourselves. And I think we all know […]
start where you are
“start where you are, use what you have, do what you can” (~Arthur Ashe) It sounds so simple. Well, most […]
you just have to show up
To succeed at anything, you have to keep at it. We all know this, right? Want to succeed at your […]
it’s not the critic that counts
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” So said Benjamin Franklin in his […]
know your why, know your way
If we’re going to get clear on our goals, we need to be clear on one question: What’s our why? […]
ten things I know for sure
1. You know what to do…you always really know what to do…deep down, whether you listen to yourself or not. […]
the wisdom of both-and
It sometimes seems like the more you seek – and we are really all seekers, aren’t we? – the less […]
what beauty really looks like
It’s in the eyes, I think. Beauty. Real beauty, that is. But not in the greenness or the brownness or […]
seven ways to be happier today
You really do deserve to be happy today. Right now. You don’t need to wait until you’ve landed the job […]
slow down, you move too fast
“Slow down, you move too fast You got to make the morning last Just kicking down the cobblestones Looking for […]
now just might be the perfect time
It is so easy to give up. So easy to let dreams die and forget what you really want. It […]
you’re braver than you think
You’re braver than you think you are. You’ve proven it time and time again. More than enough times for the […]
kindness quotes
Today is Valentine’s Day and I hope there are hearts and flowers and cards and candy for you, and those […]
honor your curiosity
I picked up a violin for the first time when I was forty-something. I knew absolutely nothing about violins, or […]
why whimsy is good for you
“Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.” (~William Goldman) Life is hard. You know this […]