An eternal optimist, a professional organizer and giver of joy — The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step - Lao Tzu One of my favorite things to do is travel. I have had the honor of traveling to quite a few places in the world so far. This year of 2020 is one of a different kind of…

How to keep on going every day — “Cherish your creative spark, because there’s no one else who can light it back up for you when it burns out.” ― Richard Denney Here in the pacific northwest, the sunshine is holding on to its sparkle into October. …

How to pare down your life — “The true path to success is to find your joy and share it with others.” ― Vivian Amis, The Essentials of Life For many days I felt a little overwhelmed under the surface. Working away on a very long list to get everything ready to open my home bakery took…

How to find the right path toward your dreams — “If you’re are paralyzed with fear, it’s a good sign. It shows you what you have to do.” ― Steven Pressfield When we dare to amble down the path toward our powerful dream, we may encounter resistance along the way. …

Thank You Notes #66 — “Declutter your mind, your heart, your home. Let go of the heaviness that is weighing you down. Make your life simple, but significant.” ― Maria Defillo Life is really a beautiful mess. Sometimes tasks, thoughts, plans, and ideas pile around you like a cluttered desk. …

Thank You Notes #65 — “I live in my own little world. But its ok, they know me here.” ― Lauren Myracle We sang to my dad on Saturday to wish him a happy 80th birthday. As he blew out the candles with ease, my heart filled with appreciation. …

Thank You Notes #64 — “There is only now. And look! How rich we are in it.” ― Vanna Bonta, Shades Of The World Dear Lovely Readers and Writers, It is with immense joy that I say hello to you here today. The summer has passed by in the blink of an eye, and as…

Dancing Elephants Book Project Prompt: Motivation — “Beauty is the moment when time vanishes and eternity arises.” ― Amit Ray, Walking the Path of Compassion Earth is a magical place to be. By appreciating her beauty, we can continue to enjoy our lives with abundance and peace. Deep in my spirit, I feel loving energy while outside…

Dancing Elephants Book Project Prompt: Healthy Eating and Exercise — “Health is hearty, health is harmony, health is happiness.” ― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words My entire life revolves around a love affair with food. It is one of balance, slowing down, and savoring each experience. To live in balance with my zest for eating, I place a high priority…