True Compassion

Dear Friends, Smile, breathe deeply, take in your surroundings. Despite the chaos and turmoil in the world that are of concern to all of us, it is within our reach to seek areas of expressed and nuanced altruism. Gratitude and joy are mine this morning as I walk to my office and rest my eyes …

Let’s Celebrate the Dads

Dear Friends, The day begins quietly. As I walk around the terrace, I am aware of a very mild breeze and the whisper of birds in the atmosphere. The freshly mowed lawn is a gift to my eyes, as are the bright colors of the flowers in bloom at present. I stretch and breathe deeply, …

A Good Day For Wellness

Dear Friends, I was greeted this morning by a warm and still atmosphere. At the time I begin this writing, I can hear the murmur of a mower nearby and the rhythm of a recreational game of ping pong going on between our son and his cousin. It is heartwarming to me to be surrounded …

A Pleasant Surprise

Dear Friends, After a few days of waking up to gray and oppressive skies, it was lovely to be greeted yesterday and this morning by the splendid sunny climate I am most fond of. It is a new beginning, the evaporating dew mingled with the air and the subtle aroma of the plants, earth and …