The best thing ever

Each morning my young dog will wake up and share some precious snuggles before she starts her day. The first few hours feel like an eternity as she patiently awaits. She plays out her ritual, and as 8 am approaches, the energy level rises. From her perch, she will...

Riches

A common assumption is that we are wealthy when we can purchase all our heart’s desires without a second thought. If that is our desire, we may be closer than we appreciate. But, on the other hand, if we had fewer wants, there would be less for us to buy. Our...

Looking down

It is within all of us that we look beyond what we have to assess where we are, how successful we are, what we need or want, and where we’ll get to. While it is perfectly acceptable and reasonable to aspire and be ambitious, we know that it can become the proverbial...

Spring alive

It is easy to be excited as the leaves unfurl with bright green and flowers pop, and good to feel the sun on your skin and be outdoors effortlessly.  Enjoy the moment before we get carried away and complain about a cool morning or the rain. Do not start wishing...

Resist lazy thoughts

In our age of convenience and quick and easy access, we are accustomed to getting what we want when we need it and with minimal effort. For many, all we require is a smartphone to accumulate and do whatever we desire through the device’s functionality. This ease of...