If there is one constant in life it’s that the clock always keeps ticking. Try as we might, we can’t stop time… the second hand keeps going and, before we know it, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months pass by like it was “just yesterday.” […]
Comedian George Carlin once said, “I feel sorry for confetti. Its useful life lasts about two seconds. And it can never be used again.” There is a part of us that understands this sentiment, especially from an environmental perspective. Confetti can also be a bit […]
Joy is defined as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” It’s our opinion that a feeling of great pleasure and happiness is something all of us and our world need more of today… and tomorrow… and forever. Doesn’t that sound nice? Just close your […]
Emotions can be challenging to understand. They can also be difficult to regulate and accept. When we fall on the ground and injure our arm, there is no wonder our arm hurts. When we haven’t had something to drink in several hours, there is no […]
Life can be both challenging and amazing, and it can change on a dime. One moment you can be doing something that makes your heart sing and brings you immense joy, then you hear or see something that breaks your heart and your personal level […]
It is easy for us to get stuck in our heads. Meaning our thoughts, responsibilities, schedule, and life are top of mind before considering what is going on around us. Some people refer to it as wearing horse blinders that serve to keep us from […]
At the core of togetherness is the idea of connection. In other words, when we are connected, we are together. Connection is also the basis for every friendship, relationship, and community. But connection doesn’t just happen on its own. Sure we can randomly bump into […]
As you go through your day, how good are you at noticing things for which you are grateful? Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun on your skin, a good laugh, the greeting from your puppy when you walk in the front door, or the […]
Partner, companion, confidante, pal, friend, buddy – these terms make us think of someone who has our back; someone to share our hobbies, interests, and learn new things with; someone to share our worries with, as well as our celebrations; someone who saves a seat […]
For most of us, community is a neighborhood, a place, a location. Perhaps, you play baseball in the community park or borrow books from the community library. But the word “community” with its Latin origin, communitas, means “public spirit.” In other words, a community is […]
