Sometimes, I think we're afraid to admit we want certain things. Especially things that contradict the image we have of ourselves.

We all face difficulties of our own, and how comforting it is to immerse yourself in a book - my book, any book, any romance. It's entertainment, it's escape, and it can even be an inspiration!

While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift.

It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are finished. Mrs. Miracle

Practicing an attitude of gratitude spills over to acts of generosity.

But although she was with family and friends, she'd never felt more alone. She felt as if she'd lost a vital part of herself and she had - her heart.

I've always been a creative speller and never achieved good grades in school. I graduated from high school but didn't have the opportunity to attend college, so I did what young women my age did at the time - I married.