The feeling of being alone can be a welcome reprieve once in a while. Sometimes, we just need to get away from it all and have time to ourselves. That alone time can be extremely valuable to many of us. But, being alone and being lonely are very different things. … [Read more...]
Kindness is Never Wasted
We often hear how a random act of kindness can make all the difference in the world to another person. As often as we hear it though, we forget it. Life is hectic and far too often, we let the mania of daily life keep us from being kind. … [Read more...]
You Never Know What Someone is Going Through
This is a story that, as with most who read it, will bring a tear to your eye. But, its also a story of resilience and overcoming adversity, so it will also make you think about how our words and actions can be cruel, even if we don’t mean them to be. … [Read more...]
The Paradoxical Commandments
There are a lot of ironies in life, don't you think? Maybe a better word is paradoxical, such as "look, but don't touch, smell, but don't taste." I'm even thinking that maybe another word to throw into the mix is cynical. … [Read more...]
If You’re Feeling Lonely, You’re Not Alone
Did you know that almost half of all Americans say they often feel alone or left out? The medical community has declared loneliness to be a leading cause of health issues and the feeling of being disconnected or isolated, is at epidemic proportions. … [Read more...]
We Are All Involved in This Journey Called Life
How many times in any given day do we have the opportunity to help someone? How often do we have the chance to smile warmly at another person, making their day just a bit brighter? Or, even just hold the door open for a complete stranger? … [Read more...]