Inspirational Stories

How do I create the next chapter in my life when thoughts of the past, both negative and positive, keep coming into my mind? How do I make peace with the people who hurt me and the pain that shaped the very life I have been living for so long? These were some of the questions I asked myself and my spiritual team as I sat beside the Big Lake, Lake Superior. I’ve always found inspiration, peace and a sense of resolve beside the water, listening to the waves gently lap upon the

Music has always been a part of my life. From singing in the kindergarten choir at church, to listening to my older brother’s rock, jazz, and folk music, as a teenager. It was actually a huge influence in my life, though I honestly didn’t know to what extent, until I attended a songwriters’ retreat a few weeks ago! The retreat transformed my life! The moment I walked through the doors of the Lands End Inn, on Cape Cod, I knew my life was never going to be the same. I was ove

The phrase, “Lucky in Love” is how I’ve always felt about my love relationships. When Jim and I got married, we were given a tiny pillow with the words, “No Regrets” on it. It was one of my favorite gifts because it spoke to how I felt about not only my love for Jim and his son, but for my entire life. In the past, when I’ve taken the time to reflect on my life, I never understood why I chose the people I did. Some people make lists to identify what qualities they want in a

Sometimes I wonder why I feel a need to keep myself busy. Running here, running there, helping this person, helping that person. Always listening to either music, talk radio, or connecting with something on social media. Constantly distracting myself from the thoughts in my head. Am I not wanting to hear something? Am I afraid of being alone with myself and my thoughts? Am I afraid of what I’m going to hear? Am I avoiding working on myself? Am I displaying avoidance behavior

Albert Einstein said it beautifully when he referred to intuition, "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a...

If someone would have told me six months ago that I would be where I am today, experiencing life in such a completely different way, I would have laughed and laughed ~ who me? NEVER!! I’ve always been “driven” to accomplish goals in my life, however, it wasn’t until I decided, in my heart, to be brave and retire early from my teaching job, that my life started to evolve. It took ME with it! On October 3rd, 2020, through a series of synchronistic events, my journey of fear

Do you struggle with regret or guilt that you can’t seem to let go? Are stories replaying over and over again in your mind… at times keeping you awake at night? One day, approximately 12 years ago, I was contacted by a man whom I’d gone to a high school dance with many, many years ago. He contacted me through facebook and asked if we could be “friends”. At the time, I didn’t realize his purpose for reaching out to me. Of course I agreed and our “conversations” via messenger

When one door closes another one opens. I’ve heard people tell me this throughout my lifetime and I always knew they were trying to comfort me. People trying to help me see the “silver lining” in a painful breakup or just trying to be optimistic. Recently, I’ve had a lot of conversations with friends and family who have been experiencing difficult times. This morning, while spending time with my fur babies, I was inspired to reflect on many situations in my life where I’ve a

Body image, intelligence, attractiveness, financial security. These are some reasons why both men and women put themselves down on a daily basis. How and why do we feel a need to criticize ourselves? Are we comparing ourselves to friends, strangers, acquaintances? Do we really care what other people think about us? Well, I most certainly did when I grew into my teenage years. Twiggy was my role model. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Twiggy, she was an anorexic-loo

After Jim died, I put myself into hibernation mode. I purposely didn’t date or “put myself out there” because I didn’t want to get into a relationship. My kids were young and I wanted to focus on raising them. I knew they wouldn’t be living at home their entire lives, so I wanted to cherish every moment. I figured I’d have plenty of time to date when I knew they were well on their way to adulthood. My angels, God, and the Universe had different plans for me. During the summe

“Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. ... Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier Gratitude is oftentimes an overlooked word, or feeling, in today’s society. Many people take opportunities and gifts given to them for granted, which