I think one of the finest gifts I can give my friends in the holiday season is to pause with a long enough quality to actually SEE them. My calm, unhurried presence communicates this gift of a message, "I see you. I recognize you. I remember our times of together and am contributing right now to another quality memory. I value you and honor and take the time, right this moment to pause long enough to truly notice you."

What if we just acted like everything was easy?

Gardening is all about optimism.

Life is defined more by its contrasts than its samenesses; Life is defined more by its risks than the many securities.

What are the proper grounds for joy? Is it circumstance which will determine the stature of my spirit? Ah, no. It is choice. It is always a choice - in the face of any event - for joy.

Forgiveness is really a gift to yourself - have the compassion to forgive others, and the courage to forgive yourself.

A Single Generosity Enlarges the World.