“You can not control the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I love this quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn! It is a beautiful reminder that we can not control the many things in our lives we find stressful, but we can cultivate the skills and tools to…
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“Learn to love, enjoy and embrace what you have in the here and now. That's all you really need to be happy.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh There is more and more research showing how gratitude positively impacts our mood, attitude, health and well-being. Being grateful makes us more optimistic, energetic, resilient,…
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“Always look for the good things in life: the world is wonderful, it’s full of beauty and miracles.” ~ Alice Herz-Sommer I heard an inspiring piece on National Public Radio about Alice Herz-Sommer, the oldest known Holocaust survivor who died at the age of 110. What really stood out to me…
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“Gratitude is my life raft.” ~Alan Kaufman I love this quote by Alan Kaufman, for indeed gratitude has also been my life raft for years and literally saved my life. I know this statement may sound dramatic to some of you, but after caring for a child with chronic health…
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“Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly.” ~George MacDonald I had the amazing delight of hosting 38 Hands of Peace participants at my home for a party last week. These remarkable youth leaders came from Palestine, Israel and the United States and embarked on a three-week…
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“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~ Milton Berle Being on vacation a few weeks ago in Washington, D.C. was deeply rejuvenating and nourishing! I spent time each day writing and time exploring the Capitol. I had forgotten how much I love exploring and having adventures. I am so deeply grateful…
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