Peace and Gratitude — one day at a time

“However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?” - Buddha   
In this uncertain time, it is very easy to just think about ourselves and our needs. Not knowing what this present will bring in our futures, we can without thinking jump off the mental cliff and act selfishly. No matter how wonderful you are in “normal” times, I am positive everyone has had these feelings as of late.   I am not here to make you feel bad. I want you to understand...

Another day, another opportunity to do something that matters. Doesn’t have to be a big act. A kind word, being fully present with a loved one, or just listening to a friend in need, these little acts mean more than you may ever know. Sending love to all!

People keep asking me, “How are you doing during all of this?” I keep saying that I’m OK and I really don’t feel any different. Just taking one day at a time, which is true, but I may be cracking a bit. For one thing, I put the dirty laundry in the dryer - before it was washed - and proceeded to add OxyClean (LOVE THAT STUFF!). Thank goodness I realized what I had done before I pressed the start button. Then I just spent a considerable amount of time teaching my daughter how to close a zip-lock bag. For...