Goals to dreams, my response
October 8, 2008 by Claire Affleck
I was recently asked what the difference between a dream and a goal was, to define each, and to give examples of each. Here is my response. I encourage all of you to do this positive excerise with your friends. Enjoy! Read more
My Secret
October 6, 2008 by Judith Geiger
When I read Chris’s wonderful story on winter with her dogs, I was reminded of a story that I wrote last October, (you can read it below). Chris’s Siberian Huskies are very much like my beloved German shepherd (Sadie) who would follow me through the woods when I went shoe shoeing. Read more
The Shack’s message of unconditional love
October 3, 2008 by Claire Affleck
The Shack by William P. Young asks readers to face many difficult spiritual questions. While this book is strongly Christian based, as three of the main characters are The Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, readers from any faith or belief system can appreciate the messages and issues addressed by Young. Read more
Doing things slowly
September 24, 2008 by Editor
Life can often feel like it’s zipping by in fast forward. We feel obliged to accelerate our own speed along with it, until our productivity turns into frenzied accomplishment. We find ourselves cramming as much activity as possible into the shortest periods of time. Read more
Can you make a hole in one? Why not?
This story is specifically about golf but the message has a much broader impact on everyone. Check it out. Read more
The gift of giving
September 22, 2008 by Laura Ponticello
“The Unlikely Lavender Queen” launches a give-back program through Amazon.com book sales. How often can you get and give at the same time? Read more
A life you love after 40
September 15, 2008 by Judith Geiger
The last story that I wrote for Mind Body Smile was so well received that I want to stay with the same topic for a bit! Women over 40 have a special quality that I admire. Read more
Stillness of the summer
September 8, 2008 by Linda Robinson
Home alone on a Friday night. It’s summertime. Nowhere I must go; nothing I must do. Time to be quiet; time to just be. I fix a simple meal and am drawn to the dark screened porch. Read more
The Essential Ghandi …
August 30, 2008 by Editor
“Gandhi was inevitable. If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. . . . We may ignore him at our own risk.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more
21 ways to celebrate life
August 25, 2008 by Editor
“There’s a lot happening in many of us. I think you have to celebrate every part. It’s what you are. You have to try to find all of those secret names.” -Cassandra Wilson Read more
