Posts Tagged With ‘ LOVE ’

 In the poetry of life, the dance unfolds, A burning violin, a tale to be told. Dance me to your beauty, an enchanting embrace, In the rhythm of kindness, a harmonious grace.   Through the panic of life, let kindness guide, A dance that soothes, like a tranquil tide. Gather me safely in your compassionate arms, In the dance of empathy, where kindness warms.   Lift me as an olive branch, a symbol of peace, In the dance of benevolence, worries cease. Be my homeward dove, soaring above, In the dance of generosity, boundless love.   To the end of love, let the dance extend, A timeless waltz, a... Continue Reading

WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, at will. Her wounds, now tender’d, body bathed. Her feet now soft and still. All wagers off, she’s settled in, sworn enemies released and whole. Old Warrior, the time is nigh to find yourself at home. An Elegant Mind’s Handbook When I wrote this poem, I struggled with the word old because... Continue Reading

Life happens. Life teaches us lessons if we only listen. We have to quiet the mind. We have to shut out the commotion and noise from the outside world. Truly reflecting and looking at what we need to thrive is important. Prioritizing our needs is a must. It is only then, once we know what we need, which usually reflects, hopefully, our core values can we then make authentic decisions. Change of scary. Change is hard. However, sometimes it is at the point of change where we see the most personal growth. Who we are today is different than who we were yesterday, and more than likely it is different... Continue Reading

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The main reason I am this happy in my relationship with my husband is not just because he makes me laugh all the time, or he is a great travel companion, or he is a compassionate and loving man – and I am not saying all these are not great, they certainly are – but mostly because he gives me room to grow, to express myself through my work, and to fulfill my life purpose.  In return, I do the same for him because we value the importance of self-actualization in... Continue Reading

My wife and I became apartment dwellers eight years ago, and we were fortunate to move into a building where most of the people are friendly, greet you when you enter the elevator, and wish you well when you exit.  We have become good friends with a number of the hundreds of people who live here.  Occasionally, however, I may be riding the elevator with one or two other people who don’t make eye contact and don’t even acknowledge my wish for them to have a good rest of the day when one of us reaches our destination floor and exits the elevator.  Being particularly courageous,... Continue Reading

Personal values matter because they provide a framework for decision-making and guide our behavior and actions. They represent the principles and beliefs that are important to us as individuals, shaping our attitudes, priorities, and goals. Here are some key reasons why personal values are significant: Authenticity and self-awareness: Personal values reflect who we are as individuals. When we understand and live according to our values, we align our actions with our true selves, leading to a sense of authenticity and self-integrity. Clarity and purpose: Values serve as a compass, helping us... Continue Reading

We understand that sometimes dads can be hard to shop for. They don’t put together wish lists the way us moms do and some don’t even seem to want anything or will claim they already have everything. However, we have put together a gift guide to help you not just cover all your bases but to also find meaningful and useful gifts. Dads deserve a lot of credit for everything they do for their families! And don’t forget the other dads or father figures in your life, like your grandfather, brother, uncle or even the new dad out there. An easy gift idea could be a new cooler for the... Continue Reading

Have you been wanting to give your grandchild a special gift that they will never forget? We have the answer. Why not give them a song written especially for them and about them? Recently, my first grandchild, Reagan, turned four and I learned about this amazing company called Mama Sing My Song! They write personalized songs just for children, but it’s so much more than a song with the child’s name. They actually have you answer some questions about the child’s personality traits, their nickname, their favorite things to do, and so on. Next, you pick a song style and then in... Continue Reading

Memorial Day is celebrated on Monday, May 29, 2023 and is considered a federal holiday in the United States. On this day, we honor and mourn members of the military who have passed away while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Like many of you, I have had many people in my family: great uncles, grandfathers, my dad , my sister in law, friends and nephews that have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. I truly am grateful for their service for our country. Here are 5 Easy ways to teach your children about Memorial Day and to connect them to generations past. Create flag... Continue Reading

At this time of the year, when we just celebrated Mother’s Day and prepare to celebrate Father’s Day next month, it always brings to my mind a question that I remember from my youth. It was pretty universal in my generation to ask the following question – particularly after seeing  parents receiving gifts and being honored on their special days: “If there’s a Mother’s Day and a Father’s Day, why isn’t there a Children’s Day?”  I don’t know where parents learned it, but every parent seemed to know the same answer, “Every day is Children’s Day.”  I never... Continue Reading