There’s a quiet, sacred rhythm to the halls of my mother’s assisted-living lodge—a place that invites me to “slow down” the moment I walk in.…
SHOWING UP
I was recently asked for advice. Here was the question/challenge: “Today I stayed home from school/work because I just didn’t feel inspired or motivated to…
Do Good, Be Happy
Caution, reading this may cause lasting Happiness! John Lennon’s mom taught him at an early age that the purpose of life was to find happiness.…
Bloom Where You’re Planted
Things come into our lives for a reason, right? We pick up a book that has a profound quote in it, we watch a movie…
Bad Moments in a Good Day
As I write this, I celebrate the opening of RNR’s doors to guests for the first time, 20 years ago. I find myself reminiscing…
Rest. Realize. Readjust.
There once was a Himalayan Sage who was known for his ability to commune with animals. He drew them to his loving embrace by playing…
From Moody to Happy…..in Five Minutes!
We’ve all been in a grumpy mood, right? And what are our choices? We can wallow in it. Or we can get out. Recently,…
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood!
I saw a humorous greeting card once that said “Happy Mothers’ Day, Mom”. I don’t remember the exact words on the inside, but it was…
Loving-Kindness, good for the soul
By Elisabeth Fayt “Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another…
A Clean Slate
I heard an inspirational talk recently that quoted from the book “Life After Life” by Dr. Raymond Moody. The talk was so life-changing that I…