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Smiles Are Free

Here’s something to Feel Good About Today… May 4rd. Shopping for a cast-iron frying pan today in Target, I met an elderly woman. She seemed very serious as she walked past me. I smiled and she smiled back. I had no idea we would wind up in the same cookware dept. She asked my help with reading a price label on a pot...

Finding Balance

Here’s something to Feel Good About Today… May 3rd. I’m learning to find balance by watching myself as I go about my day, recognizing some of my ingrained behaviors. Small changes make a big difference. I find that just fifteen minutes of gentle morning Yoga, followed by a healthy breakfast sets the tone for the entire...

Love With Passion

Here’s something to Feel Good About Today… May 2nd. Love With Passion I was in Starbucks today when I witnessed one of the employees saying good-bye to her boyfriends or husband. As they parted, I was surprised by the lack of feeling between them. As they gave each other a half hearted hug, and said “see you...

Life Is Full Of Surprises

Here’s something to Feel Good About Today… May 1, 2009 I like to believe that much of my life is within my control, yet there are always unexpected surprises. Planning is good, being flexible is better. The Universe often has a different plan in mind for me. There’s an ancient Hebrew saying, “man plans, god laughs.”...

Starting Over

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 30, 2009 Each day presents the opportunity to start over. Since we live only in the present moment there really is no past and no future. There is only what we choose to create for the day. I love knowing that so I can erase what I don’t want by not focusing on it and...

Walk Toward Clarity

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 29, 2009 Walking is one of the most beneficial and underrated activities. It’s not only good exercise it provides, time out and most important mental clarity. I love to walk outdoors and take in all the natural surroundings. Today I noticed about 20 different types of...

Life Is Simple

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 28, 2009 I make my life complicated when it’s really quite simple. Go for the joy! If something makes me feel light, happy and alive it’s my signal to do more of that! I am learning to focus on what I want and to let go of the rest. As a result I find myself...

A Little Nurturing Helps

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 26, 2009 I was exhausted from a week of doing and striving and needed some real down time. While time to veg out in front of the TV or curl up with a good book would have helped, what I really needed was a little TLC. My friend Beth heard this in my voice and said “come...

Three Simple Words

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 25, 2009 When someone I care about is hurting, struggling or having a difficult time, I always wish I had just the right words to help them to feel better. My first instinct is to offer practical advice, although I know that everyone has to experience their situation and...

Most People Like Helping

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today… April 24, 2009 I’ve always been pretty independent and never like to ask anyone for anything unless I feel I can’t do it myself. When someone does a favor for me, my inner response is usually “I need to do something to return the favor as soon as possible.” When I think about...