Being Thankful for What We Take for Granted
Next week, we will once again celebrate Thanksgiving—a special time when we focus on being thankful. Usually, we think about the big things: our families, our homes, the food on our tables, and the people we love. We gather around and share what we’re grateful for, and it brings a warm feeling. But this year, […]
Small Habits That Lead to Big Transformations
Let’s talk about habits. Sometimes, we feel like transformation requires some monumental change or groundbreaking epiphany—a massive overhaul of our routines, our goals, or even who we are. But what if I told you it’s not about doing something dramatic? What if change isn’t found in the big, sweeping gestures but instead in small, seemingly […]
How to Be Grateful While Others Are Struggling
This past week, we were hit with Hurricane Debby. Sarasota didn’t get a direct hit because the storm stayed about 70 miles offshore. But it was such a powerful storm that we had flooding like we’ve never had before. Mother Nature Can Be Fierce Many neighborhoods were completely underwater. Some of those neighborhoods are still […]
The Importance of Finding Your Inner Calm
Inner peace. Just saying those words can make you feel calm. But how do we find it in our busy lives? It’s not about escaping the world. It’s about creating calm within ourselves. Here are some ways to find inner peace, even when life is noisy. Be Mindful by Living in the Moment Mindfulness means […]
Take Time to Acknowledge What You’re Grateful For
What are you grateful for? That may be a difficult question for some, especially in today’s world. But I really want you to think about it. What are you grateful for? May has been a really good month for me, and it will continue to be. I’m really grateful for that. My oldest son got […]
The Joy of Giving Grace and Gratitude This Holiday Season
It is interesting to me that both grace and gratitude come from the same Latin word gratus, which means pleasing, acceptable, agreeable, and thankful. Last January, I posted that grace was my word of the year. And I am constantly talking about the importance of daily gratitude. So, imagine my surprise when I learned that […]
Live Your Best Life By Making Every Moment Count
I have discovered that to live your best life, it’s not about a destination—it’s about the moments. It’s about making every moment count and finding joy in the little things. This week I am in Sweden with my family. Not everyone could make it because Olivia and Jacob had to work. But everyone else is […]
Are You Spending Quality Time With the Ones You Love?
Time is a valuable commodity, which makes quality time even more important. Too often, we let distractions and other less-important activities get in the way of our relationships with those we love. I get that life is busy, and there are always so many things to do. But as we move into the summer months, […]
Happiness is a Choice You Make Every Single Day
In the Jewish religion, the month of Adar is considered the month of happiness. Adar is the sixth month of the Jewish calendar, and it usually falls in late winter or early spring. According to Jewish tradition, Adar is known as the month of happiness because it was the month the Jewish people were saved […]
Be Grateful For the Simple Things in Life
Being grateful is something we all have to work at. Gratitude is not something that just comes easily to a lot of people. But when we choose to be grateful for the little things, it will help us to find happiness in the big things. Visiting other places helps us to be grateful for what […]
