My philosophy is very simple: when in doubt, take a bath.

Deliberately seeking solitude-quality time spent away from family and friends-may seem selfish. It is not. Solitude is as necessary for our creative spirits to develop and flourish as are sleep and food for our bodies to survive.

Ironically, gratitude's most powerful mysteries are often revealed when we are struggling in the midst of personal turmoil.

Some holiday traditions are sacred. In our house one such tradition is the annual Christmas classic cinema celebration.

dreams are our spiritual illustrated discovery journals.

When I think about my father, the first image that comes to mind is holding his hand as he drove me to the train station six weeks before he died; I had never noticed how beautiful his hands were until I saw them, for the first and last time, entwined in mine.

A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved.