Seniors have amazing stories that offer such great insight and wisdom. Every time I have had the privilege of hearing their recollections about life, I think of how our society is wasting a vast resource by not tapping into the wealth of their experiences.
When a human being unconditionally offers love, nurturance, protection and acceptance, with patience and compassion, s/he is expressing the heart essence of motherhood.
I’d like to propose that failure doesn’t truly exist. It is not a condition of “being” or result of experience, but simply a judgment of the mind
Many of us don’t realize that encouraging our children to write can have far reaching effects in their academic, social and emotional lives.
Spring is in the air and many of us have the itch to clean house – the closets, cupboards, windows, sheds, garages – both physical and emotional. Why not take the opportunity to do so?
It is National Poetry Month. I wonder if this intrigues people or makes them glaze over because they think poetry has nothing to do with their lives … But I say, we all have poetry in our lives.
Using a journal to write out your thoughts and feelings offer many practical benefits that can make a world of difference to the way you function in your career, your relationships and your community.
If you or someone you love has experienced a physical or emotional trauma, you know all too well that such experiences wreak havoc with the body-mind system. Studies show that writing about painful experiences can help lessen the pain and symptoms of trauma.
It’s Garden Week! The best excuse I know to dig in the dirt and commune with the earth, plant some spring flowers, pot fragrant herbs or prune those rose bushes so they rejuvenate and yield abundant blossoms.
What wonder of Nature do you like to look at? Whatever it is, look at it more often.
Plynn Gutman 