I read The Tale of Peter Rabbit when I was young. But I discovered the story of its author, Beatrix Potter through a lovely movie called Miss Potter. This image brought to mind her words about the first words of a story. “There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You […]
A New Serenity Prayer
I recently discovered A New Serenity Prayer by the famous Jesuit priest, Fr James Martin, and I knew I just had to share it with you. God, grant me the serenityto accept the people I cannot change,which is pretty much everyone,since I’m clearly not you, God.At least not the last time I checked. And while […]
Seeking Out Joy
Happy New Year, dear readers. What better wish for you than this beautiful one from Morgan Harper Nichols today: Here’s to seeking out joy in the waiting, beauty in the ordinary, and hope in unexpected places. Sunday Sentence – One image. One sentence. Every Sunday. Today, I sent out my first newsletter of the year. You […]
You Can’t Be Neutral
What a man Archbishop Desmond Tutu was. Today, as the world mourns his passing, I have to share this powerful quote of his reminding us that you can’t be neutral in the face of injustice. “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has […]
Your Free Time
Today’s #SundaySentence is for introverts. A reminder that your free time is your own. Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to. Susan Cain, Quiet