Inner Peace

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others & Love Yourself

March 10, 2014

“Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you.” – Unknown Every day we waste countless hours comparing our unique traits to the traits of others. We may begin to feel inadequate or unworthy the more “perfect” someone else appears to be in […]

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How to Embrace & Reflect Joy: My Father’s Loving Attitude

March 6, 2014

“Every day is a beautiful day. You just have to take it the way it comes.” This is a quote I jotted in the car the other day, taking my father to see a friend. (In a few minutes, I will explain how he happened to say this.) My father is one of the most […]

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Resolutions: Make Them on Your Birthday

January 2, 2014

How many of us have made New Year’s resolutions, then we’ve been disappointed in ourselves by somehow not reaching those goals? Even if it hasn’t happened to you, you’ve likely heard this scenario from many others. Over 25 years ago, I attended a series of lectures given by a fascinating guest speaker named Edyne Decker. […]

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World Healing Meditation – December 31, 2013

December 26, 2013

The 1st annual World Healing Day Meditation tradition began twenty-seven years ago on December 31st, 1986, at noon Greenwich Mean Time. As the title indicates, this event happens all around our globe. Art by Nancy Kern When Is the Next World Healing Day Meditation? Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 12 noon UTC/GMT Greenwich Mean Time, for 45 […]

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Mother-Daughter Relationships: The Way Out Is Through

December 9, 2013

When the Love Revealed Stories blog was new, the first few guest posts were by authors of our book, Mother-Daughter Memories: Love Revealed. They brought forth reflections on how writing their own real life stories had affected them. Intriguing and compassionate dimensions are revealed in the writers’ posts as well as in the comments evoked in those who read the […]

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Giving Thanks ~ Readers Share Gratitude from the Heart

November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Day can be a time for counting blessings, of reflecting on who and what we appreciate. Last week, I invited readers to consider offering some expressions of gratitude for a special Thanksgiving Day post. I am aware of my own expanded sense of gratitude as the messages have arrived; they are touching, endearing, inspiring. During an online […]

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Gratitude ~ Inviting Your Expressions for a Thanksgiving Post

November 21, 2013

Would you like to contribute your own expression of appreciation or maybe a Thanksgiving recollection? They will be part of a special blog post I plan to publish on Thanksgiving Day. You are invited to offer a few sentences or a list of gratitudes. Or, you might like to share a favorite Thanksgiving memory or […]

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5 Habits of Happy People

November 11, 2013

We often think happiness eludes us, or we believe we need a certain string of events to occur to be happy. The fact is anyone can experience happiness. Being happy is a choice and is influenced by how you approach events and circumstances you may find to be undesirable. Are you ready to make a […]

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Father-Daughter Moments

September 13, 2013

My father and I have had an evening ritual for the past eight or so months. When he awakens from his nap, I invite him into his kitchen for our little party of drinking water and free form dancing while I prepare the meal. Our favorite CD holds many hits by Peggy Lee from the […]

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Happiness in Life: Photography

July 12, 2013

~ * ~ This summer I have discovered another source of happiness – taking photos. With my smart phone, no less. Several weeks ago, I commented to a friend that one day I would like to take a basic photography course. While reading Tammy Strobel’s RowdyKittens.com blog two days later, I was tickled to discover […]

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