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The Gift of a Hundred Dragonflies

“You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind.” Darwin P. Kingsley

I woke up for the third morning in a row with my mind racing at lightening speed. I was obsessively evaluating everything that was not working in my life. My mind was out of control. If I could just generate more income… if my teenage daughter would come out of her bedroom and finally do something… If my husband would free up some quality time for me… On and on my mind flew relentlessly reviewing one problem after another sinking me into a darker and darker mood.

It’s Not About Bananas

I can’t believe I’m telling you this.

The other day, my husband came through the door with a bag of groceries. Bananas in particular. ” Honey,” I asked, “why didn’t you ask ME if we needed anything?” I was secretly annoyed because I’d been planning a trip to the grocery store myself.

Whose Thought is it Anyway?

Winter is finally yielding to spring in the New England town I live in. I woke up this morning excited to go outside for a walk to feel the warming air and sunshine on my face. As I walked briskly throughout my neighborhood I was grateful for my life and all my blessings.

A Lesson From Stuffed Cabbage

“One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it” -Persian proverb

I just returned from a wonderful week of rejuvenating vacation that included a visit to my parent’s home. In their guest room, where I sleep, is a large picture of my dear and departed red headed, Jewish grandmother.

A Lesson From Stuffed Cabbage

It’s Never as Bad as You Imagine

“If you want fear on purpose, get a future.” – Byron Katie

Have you ever noticed what you spend hours or days, or your lifetime for that matter, worrying about is never as bad when it comes to pass, as you imagined it would be?

Every Moment is Perfect

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” – My father

This morning I woke up to rain for the sixth day in a row. It’s cold out. It’s the end of May, it’s supposed to be spring. All of my vegetable seeds and young tomato and broccoli plants sit patiently in the garage awaiting the tilled earth. I was planning to use this 3-day holiday weekend to plant my garden. Now, I can’t!

Is it Inside or Out?

“Good fences make good neighbors.” Robert Frost

I listened intently as my client described how lousy his past week had been. Up to that point in our work together his progress had been steady, and his energy level had gradually increased.  This week, however, he felt miserable, physically and emotionally.

Make it Count

“All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action” -James Russell Lowell

Six months ago an old, dear college friend found me on the Internet. We had lost touch almost twenty-five years ago.  It felt wonderful to reconnect and briefly catch up on what has transpired in each of our lives. Periodically he drops me a short email to tell me how much he appreciates my articles.

The Hope of a Single Crocus

Finally, I was able to see my lawn. After an unusually long, and cold winter it emerged from the snow, dead and brown, yet ready to receive the warmth of the sun and the promise of spring.