The Gift of Winter: Rest and Reflection

Winter provides these moments of calm, allows us to slow down a bit, and to just be still. All too often we fight nature, bending it to our will, pushing ourselves to ignore the signs in order to keep up with societal and social demands, as well as our own expectations.

Flowers Growing Through Cracks in the Sidewalk

You wake up, go to a job you may or may not hate, and spend the rest of your waking hours ticking off boxes on a to-do list. Sounds great….not!

Do What You Love!

I love to write! I have been writing stories for as long as I can remember. It frees me to be the hero I am not. To go on adventures, get the guy, fight the villain, and make the difference. I can be the underdog that rises above it all to come out victorious, or… Continue reading Do What You Love!

Doing Nothing is Something – Dolce far Niente

  In America we view doing nothing as being lazy, but in Italy it is considered an art. Dolce far niente, “the sweetness of doing nothing” helps bring life back into focus. As the pace of society continues to increase, it is important that we remember how to take a step back and disconnect from… Continue reading Doing Nothing is Something – Dolce far Niente