Today I have decided to re-post my Valentine’s Day post from last year (373 Days ’til 40: Defining Love), as I believe this is such a critical concept that so many of us still need to grasp (with a few edits).
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I wish all of my readers the best for 2013. May we all continue to challenge ourselves to learn and grow. May we all tackle life with vision and compassion, enthusiasm and love. May we look back one year from now and be thankful for all of the gifts that 2013 will bring to us. Happy New Year! Read the rest of this entry »
I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. ~ Hippolyte Taine
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. ~ Albert Schweitzer
With the qualities of cleanliness, affection, patience, dignity, and courage that cats have, how many of us, I ask you, would be capable of becoming cats? ~ Fernand Mery Read the rest of this entry »
True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost. ~ Charles Caleb Colton
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. ~ Walter Winchell Read the rest of this entry »
There are weeks that Friday just cannot come quickly enough… this was one of those weeks. Yesterday was our last student day of the year and today was a faculty workday. We were all so exhausted we could barely function – we just wanted to check off everything that we had to do so that we could get ready to head to our summer vacations. Some get 7 weeks off, I get 5, but I am happy to have what I get. Read the rest of this entry »
Unconditional love. Isn’t it what we all really want in life? Yet, how often does love truly come without conditions? Read the rest of this entry »
Explosion…. Fireworks… Heaven and Earth colliding in that one moment where you believe all of the universe has created a symphony just for you and your new fling. It is magic, it is hypnotic, it is addictive, it is temporary. Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes the best way to get through today is to focus on tomorrow. Everyone encounters tough times in their lives. These tough times can be caused by a variety of circumstances: death of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a friendship, divorce, struggles with addiction, or financial strain. These are all real stressors that can cause deep depression and can make today seem too difficult to bear. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are human and if you are an adult than at some point in your life you have probably experienced a rough relationship or a rough spell within a relationship. I am sure you are one of many people to ask yourself whether you should fight to save your relationship or flee. This is an important question to ask yourself. This is a hard question to ask yourself
Do you ever wonder how some people do it? How they seem to radiate a love, joy, and kindness 24/7. They always seem to have a smile on their face, are always positive, cheering people up, patting individuals on the back, offering hugs and condolences. Their cups are always half full.
