The best things in life are the simple things. I recently had one of my cherished long distance phone conversation with my Son. After doing so, I decided to make a reminder list of things that are truly meaningful and important to me, As I started writing it was infectious and enlightening, which sparked the interest for today’s blog. As a parent, we can only hope to raise our children to be kind, appreciate what they have, instill a positive outlook on life, and be the remin

It’s a new year. You have 365 blank pages to write your story of 2017. Well, technically, 349 blank pages. How do you want your story to read this year? Do you have a goal? Sure you do! We all do! Let’s get started on your amazing story by focusing on goal setting. Goal setting is the powerful process of thinking about your ideal future. It puts your wishes into action items that turn the vision of your picture-perfect future into a reality. Happiness covers multiple as

Bringing Happiness to the Holidays: Have Courage to Cope Aristotle believed courage to be the most important quality in a man. “Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible,” And according to Aristotle, practicing courage could make all the difference in life. As the he wrote, “You will never do anything in this world without courage.” The Holidays can be difficult for people whose loved ones or family pet have passed or are not present for the

Through the years, I have loved all of the stories people have shared with me. Of course, my favorites are those accompanied with a lesson learned or a happy ending. Recently, a friend shared a life experience I felt was worthy of being shared here. He was kind enough to allow me to do so with the hopes it would touch my readers, reminding them to pay attention to that inner feeling, that the gift given to all who listen. Life moves so fast. We all have good intentions. W