se·ren·i·ty, –noun, 1. the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness. —Random House Dictionary Remember Charles M. Schultz’s book, Happiness is a Warm Puppy? It was one of my childhood favorites. The image of Snoopy dancing ecstatically with snout held high is burned into my memory. While I can’t yet say that [...]

A trip to the southwest turns into a journey of the spirit

Quotations, blogs, and resources that help us on the path to sanity and serenity through commitment to truth

one-liners and quotes that interrupt negative thinking – third in a series

Guest post on Robin Easton’s blog Naked in Eden

Tackling would-be disaster with acceptance and humor.

Ryan Hanzel of Writer’s Addict selected me for the Sunshine Award, for positivity and creativity in the blogging world. Thanks, Ryan!

Guest post on Carolyn Rubenstein’s A Beautiful Ripple Effect, 10 Things That Make Me Happy

In looking back at 2009, there were many accomplishments I am proud of, including the launch of this blog. I share here some very personal learnings I gained, on the subject of motherhood, that incorporate the themes of acceptance, gratitude, and self-care. At 44, I have had alternative experiences of motherhood. Not having met my [...]

This is a guest post by Henri Junttila from the Wake Up Cloud. I recently discovered Henri’s blog and enjoy his clear, straightforward writing. I particularly like the ideas in his post, “121 Ways to Improve Your Live and Be More Awesome.” The human brain wants to generalize, which is why it can be so [...]