This month, I shared this poem with subscribers to my Joyful Little Note, my monthly newsletter. If you’re having trouble being kind to yourself, here are some words of wisdom who make a case for why only kindness matters: “Instead, ask yourself what you love. Without fear of consequences, without force or shame or guilt. […]
Early this week, my daughter cut her hand with a piece of glass. It was so deep that an orthopedic surgeon had to examine the wound to make sure there was no tendon or nerve damage. There was none (thank God!) and she is now stitched up, with her arm in a splint. Did I […]
I sat in front of my boss, her questions on a carefully-crafted presentation seemingly endless. Shame washed over me as she probed and poked holes into the project I had poured so much time and heart into. I was unable to see her intention of making me and my work better. I was in my grade […]
1. Need to get away? A weekend away in the charmingly-named Casa Tiny sounds exactly what our busy souls need. (Unfortunately, it’s in Mexico.) [Photo from Airbnb.] 2. For something a little closer to home, I’ve always loved this Tagaytay hideaway. [Photo from Airbnb.] 3. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of tea. Pick a book from […]
I read the first sample chapter…and did two uncharacteristic things: I pressed BUY on the Amazon Kindle store WITHOUT checking the reviews. I wrote in my journal: I think I found another book that could change my life. I’m only in chapter three and I feel the book could have been written by me. I […]
If I wasn’t in this stressful job… If my boss cared more about the company and his people… If I wasn’t doing this specific task… If I moved into my own place… If I owned the latest It bag… I would be happier. These were the many if-only thoughts that have crossed my mind through […]
