Revitalizing Old Cherry Trees
In incremental ways, we can help each other blossom by encouraging each other to take the time it takes to care for ourselves.
Showing Our True Colors
We don’t have to change our activities or busyness but if we can do what we do with a purpose shining from who we really are, that will make our those activities more meaningful and will help us decide what future endeavors best fit with our personal values and brand.
The Elegance of Cream Soda & a Pink Cookie
Sometimes small things can make hard times a bit more bearable by taking some moments for things we enjoy.
Sing Our Songs and Encourage Others to Sing Theirs
We can encourage others to share their joys and passions the same way we encourage young children to sing out.
Life Like Vinyl
It sometimes takes a bit more effort to have the kinds of rich experiences we want. But my making small steps toward the goal we have in mind, fulfillment can feel all the sweeter for that effort.
Living Like a Tree
If we could live our lives connected to those before us and the people who will be after us, we might not fear death as much and might also enjoy living even more.
Simple Kindness in Everyday Places
It doesn’t take big or flashy actions to recognize kindness. But it doesn’t take some awareness.
Embracing the Rainstorms with a Good Pair of Rain Boots
We might long for changes that don’t come or cling to where things are and have things change drastically before our eyes. Maybe we can learn how to embrace where we are now.
Helping to Extinguish Each Other’s Fires
When we compartmentalize our troubles in the pursuit of being seen as competent, we can end up making our own weather systems for stress.
Nondiscriminatory Cola Drinking or It Depends on How You Look at Things
Our preferences can be adaptable if we look at our circumstances in new ways.
Making the Hard More Bearable
Don’t just roll with the punches. We can learn how to be grateful for them too.
Forged in the Fires of Friendship & Kindness
People naturally come together in crisis, but how important is it that we connect at other times too.
Everything is Bigger . . . Than It Really Need to Be
We can seek for good things while enjoying the good things we have right in front of us.
Becoming the Shade on a Hot Day
We can become the shade for others dealing with the heat of disappointment, fear, or uncertainty.
Horse Time
If we focus on the current moment and give more attention to the meaningful moments of our days rather than rushing to the next to-do item, we might experience more joy.
That’ll Do, Friends. That’ll Do
Accepting boundaries is a good thing because they help us understand our possibilities and to avoid possible pitfalls along the way.
Minimizing Missteps
Preparing for pitfalls so we can enjoy the gorgeous view that much more.
A Pursuit of Richness Rather Than More Stuff
A focus on our true values rather than accumulating stuff.
Stay on the Asset Side, Always on the Asset Side
In most situations, if we look for good things, we’ll find them.
Happy Brown Hog Day!
Staying curious rather than sticking to only what we know now can open us up to all kinds of wonderful discoveries.