Lessons From a Succulent Plant

Dear Friends, Greetings on this lovely, mildly-breezy last Sunday of 2020. Most of us have celebrated the different holidays with small, private gatherings that only included our social bubbles. In doing so, we have acted responsibly and this will hopefully allow us to celebrate more fully next year. Breathe deeply and treat yourself to some …

Annual Traditions

Dear Friends, The morning that greets me is cool and breezy. From where I sit, I can see a variety of trees, their branches swaying to the rhythm of the music that is coming from the nearby church. From what I can hear, the service is live.The pastor's message is confidently directing the congregation to …

A New Way to Celebrate

Dear Friends, The December breezes are calm right now as I step into a morning that is sunny and holds the promise of a good day ahead. The astonishing beauty of the rural landscape infuses my soul with optimism and energy, gifts that allow me to feel deep gratitude for everything in my life, even the restrictions …

A Health-Enhancing Practice

Dear Friends, It's a lovely December morning that greets me today. The slight chill in the air, a hallmark of the change in seasons, reminds me to let my eyes extend their observation to take in the orange, red, purple and yellow shades in the horizon. The days seem longer, the sunsets amaze me and …