(There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays
‘Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze
For the holidays you can’t beat home sweet home*

Every time I hear that song I am transported back in time to the days of yore. Transported back to the days of my mother happily preparing for the holidays, bedecked in a Christmas apron, decorating the house in her usual flair and baking all sorts of cookies and sweet treats. As far as I was concerned, my mother, Leah, was the star on the top of our Christmas tree; her jolly presence set the house ‘aglow’.

December 23, 2016 Diane

Riches Abound ~ Independence Reigns Supreme

Riches Abound! They arrive in many different shapes, sizes, colors and forms.

They arrive when you least expect them.

They arrive when you most need them.

They arrive when you could really use a lift.

They arrive as bonuses when your cup already runneth over.

Make a note of these riches, for they are miracles descending from the heavens. They are God’s way, our way, of reminding you that you have everything you need at your fingertips.

June 30, 2016 Diane

Plant Your Seed of Dreams

Go forth and prosper… our wisdom of the day.

There are many ways one may prosper – though you must step out and take action in order to begin the process.

Actually, the process begins with a thought – a desire, a dream, perhaps.

And for many, it ends right where it began… because action, the first step, was not taken.

Sure, you have heard this all before, read it in advice columns, or self-help books – this we know.

But the fact of the matter is – you do need to take the first step and many steps thereafter to make it so.

And the desire, the dream, the thought – needs to be firmly planted in the soil before it can take hold, plant roots and begin to germinate, sprout, grow.

How do you do this?

May 13, 2016 Diane

Let There Be Peace On Earth

The holidays can be a depressing time of the year for those who have recently lost a loved one. I know that all too well.

Christmas 1995, was the most depressing Christmas of my life (to date). My mother, Leah, was killed in a car accident on December 16th. The depression from which I suffered was a combination of shock (“My mother – what? – died in a car accident”) and emptiness (“Where is my mother? What does it mean she is gone?”) I was numb.

December 16, 2015 Diane

Strength in Numbers

How often have you felt isolated, alone, and wished you had someone to talk to? Someone with whom you could hash out nagging issues, run something by, discuss options and alternatives and feel connected, supported and loved?

Imagine if you knew there would always be someone there when you needed a helping hand or a caring, compassionate ear?

August 13, 2015 Diane

Rejoice!

Having been raised a Catholic during the 1950s I was always fascinated with the story of the resurrection. I was taught to believe that we will all be reborn and I marveled over that possibility….

“Imagine”, I thought, “never really dying? Imagine, our spirits living on forever? Imagine never having to say goodbye to our parents or grandparents?” And “Imagine what it would be like knowing that one day we will all be together again?” The possibility provoked deep thoughts and filled me with hope.

April 16, 2015 Diane

Celebrate in Style

February is referred to as the month of love. It is traditionally symbolized by hearts, harps, cupids and roses and celebrated among us, the living. Imagine if, during the month of February, we resurrected an ancient tradition and honored our loved ones in spirit as well?

February 12, 2015 Diane

A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart

Thank you all for helping me make 2014 such a success!

January 23, 2015 Diane

A Resolution or A Promise – You Decide

Resolution: The quality of being resolute, showing great determination. A mental pledge, something one intends to do.

Promise: A declaration that we will give or do or not do a certain thing. An indication of something that may be expected to come or occur.

Out of curiosity, which statement; I promise to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) or, I resolve to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) resonates with you the most and why?

January 22, 2015 Diane

Gratitude

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way

There are unlimited benefits to practicing gratitude on a daily basis. A few, as outlined by the graphic above, include reaching more goals, improving your health, sounder, better sleep and better energy, a stronger love life, ability to support others, and an increase in likability.

January 21, 2015 Diane

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A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way