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. These sunny days show me to hold on to my creativity…

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…