“Be thankful today and think about how rich you are. Your family is priceless. Your health is wealth. Your time is gold. "~ Unknown The other day I read a science fiction story by Ray Bradbury called "The Pedestrian". It's about Leopard Mead, a television-centric citizen who likes to go for a walk at night. The routine finally brings him…
“Recovery from PTSD is fragile and strong at the same time. It's a wonderful mixture to be constantly dismantled and put together. I am a painting that is almost finished, beautiful but not quite complete. "~ Kate J. Tate I have never considered myself a trauma survivor. I didn't think I'd have something as severe as PTSD. I have reserved…
"If we are too involved in the hustle and bustle of the world, we lose touch with one another – and with ourselves." ~ Jack Kornfield The quality of our relationships has a massive influence on our happiness and well-being. Maintaining our relationships takes time, attention and effort. But it is all too easy to get distracted and complacent and…
Since you are a little Buddha reader, I know that you are someone who understands the importance of cultivating wisdom and compassion. And I can imagine that you would also be interested in learning how you can help create a more peaceful world with less suffering for all. The Dalai Lama has spent his life guiding others like a beacon…
“We can say what we have to say. We can speak our minds gently but confidently. We don't have to be judgmental, tactless, accusatory, or cruel when we express our thoughts. "~ Melody Beattie When I first learned something about the concept of borders, I imagined how liberating it would feel to finally be able to say an empowered “no”…
"Talk to yourself like someone you love." ~ Brené Brown This strange way of life lasted more than six months. Much is difficult, uncomfortable and painful – inside my home and outside the world. I am tired, exhausted and very overwhelmed. I have two young children; My husband and I work full time and my home can often feel like…
“If we counted out the people for the slightest sin, we wouldn't need long to to achieve that Life. Because being social means forgiving. "~ Robert Frost When you think of forgiveness two things may come to mind. The many spiritual healers and gurus who will speak about its meaning, including but not limited to Buddha quotes. And the person…
"Success is how high you jump when you hit the ground." ~ George S. Patton Much of the difficulties and struggles we go through in life are based on our resistance to change. At some point we are stuck in painful circumstances, but we fear facing our reality and doing the work that is necessary to initiate positive change. After…
“There is nothing outside of you that could ever enable you to become better, stronger, richer, faster or smarter. Everything is in you. Everything exists. Don't look for anything outside of you. "~ Miyamoto Musashi This article is about a code of life. There is no single code and everyone has to choose their own truth. I have searched for…
"Connection gives our life meaning and purpose." ~ Brené Brown R U OK Day is an important campaign to address mental health problems in our community. Even before the pandemic, isolation, loneliness, and separation from each other meant asking the simple question, "Are you okay?" We can spend days, weeks without seeing each other and instead rely on sporadic WhatsApp…