Positivity

This era of our life can be hard. We try to be positive and look for the best in every day but sometimes we just need to admit we’re struggling. This week, I lost a friend, then spent several days in bed with a bug. It was the perfect formula for slipping…

Children are very quick to point out all the unfairness in life. Their friend got a better computer for Christmas. Another friend’s mother lets him stay up late. Another friend never has to practise her violin. It goes on and on. Sometimes, it is just where are in life…

Optimism is a precious part of our personality and needs our protection. As I explained in a recent post on my blog, optimism is а powerful force. It can lead to greater productivity, better health, stronger relationships and an improved quality…

There are many beautiful girls in this world but, alas, I was not one of them. But now, in my 60s, I suddenly find I am! Did an angel come down while I slept and bless me with stunning looks or one of the many miraculous products of beauty companies actually work?

Unconditional love – called Agape (more or less meaning “love for everyone and everything”) by the Ancient Greeks – is love without limits, without expectations, without conditions. It’s the kind of love that’s not about romantic gestures or family loyalty…

As the years and decades fly by, too often we think of ourselves as “over the hill,” done with the fun and exciting things that life has to offer. By the time we get to 60 and then some, it seems there’s nothing much to look forward to, other than quiet times on the couch…

Initiating positive pivots can be challenging and requires commitment and planning. Has the pandemic caused you to make shifts in your daily habits? How’s it going? Changes that have staying power are the ones we have personally invested in…

Do you ever have those days when you just want to crawl back into bed instead of going to work or ticking off your to do list? Or how about wanting to escape to a deserted island and leave all the trappings of 21st century life behind? These are just a few examples…

Now that we’re officially in the embrace of autumn, I can reflect back on this real “mixed bag” of a summer. I was able to spend lots of great time with my grandchildren. We had a wonderful family week at the lake. There were a lot of happy days to be grateful for…

My home is in Minnesota, a place known for its friendly residents. Minnesotans smile often, hold doors for each other, and wish each other a nice day. We pride ourselves on what we call “Minnesota Nice,” a cultural stereotype described on Wikipedia…