Building Sandcastles

What are you building with your life?

The Power of Words

Wow this is extremely powerful! How could you use your words to be clearer about what you want out of life?

Disconnect to Connect

Set aside some distraction free time for your loved ones today!

How to Cope With Death

This is both creepy and funny at the same time!


How do you feel about death?

A Lost Generation

What is really important to you? What kind of legacy will you leave?

The Miracle is You!

Human Connection

Take a moment today to talk with someone who looks lonely. You just might be their only human connection.

Gratitude

What are you grateful for today?

The Blessing

May you always feel the comfort of being "in the hollow of God's hand." Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

A Letter from Mom and Dad

If you have ever cared for an elderly parent or may possibly someday, please watch this video.

Never Take Someone For Granted

Small Actions Lead to Big Things

Do you ever think, "Why even bother?" Well,sometimes all it takes is one small action to get something big started. So start out doing something small today!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

America in Color

Have you ever wondered what life looked like in the 1940s? Check out these rare color photos spanning the period from 1939-1943.

We may have a struggling economy and think that times are hard. But if we really think about it don't we have it pretty good?

Sunshine

Sometimes the world and everything in it seems bleak and dark.  But if we use our imaginations and a little bit of creativity we can create a brighter reality.  Hope the sun shines on all of you today!

Stairs Can Be Fun

I have a confession to make...escalators scare me! I'm always nervous about stepping onto them and stepping off. I think I over think the whole process.  Sure it is a great invention but once on a very long road trip I almost had a nervous breakdown because of an escalator.  I was extremely exhausted and really needed to use the bathroom.  The escalator was the only visible choice to get to the 2nd floor facilities.  I must have stood for a good 10 minutes in panic trying to figure out my options.  I finally discovered a hidden stairwell at the last minute.  Since then I cannot step on an escalator.  Plus I would rather get the exercise using the stairs.

But what about you? Would you choose an escalator over stairs if you had the choice? What if the stairs were fun and more enticing? Watch this video to see a really neat initiative to make stairs more appealing.

Fear of Change

We all need to grow and change to become the people we were meant to be. But change can be very hard. We are sometimes held back by our fear of change. This first video talks about fear of change and why people tend to stick to the status quo.



Why do people have trouble changing?



Here is a video to inspire you to change and to take action despite our fears, because what we do matters not just to us but to others as well. Our actions take on a Butterfly Effect!

Sand Mandalas

Sometimes we can accomplish great things when we work with others.  Watch how Buddhist monks create a sand mandala in just 6 days! Check it out ! It will brighten your day!

Miss Rumphius

 If you go to any touristy places in New England you are bound to run into a copy of the children's book, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. Apparently Cooney lived in Maine before she passed away several years ago.

Despite the many times I have seen the cover of this book I had yet to read it until last week when the kids begged me to read it to them. I am so glad that I did. It is a beautifully illustrated book and has such a heartwarming message: Do Something to Make the World More Beautiful.

I recommend that you read this book no matter what age you are. You may find that this book inspires you to do something to make your mark in this world!

What children's books have inspired you?