Time Marches On

Time Marches On

It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?  ~Mother Theresa

To each of us is given a very precious commodity – time. It marks our years, our months, our days, our moments. For some, time creeps along painfully slow – for others, time seems to evaporate. Rich or poor, we all are given the same 86,400 seconds each day.

How did you spend the first 2,592,000 seconds in January?  More importantly, how will you spend the remaining seconds in 2016? While some moments you can plan, other moments just happen.Continue reading

How to Embrace the Luxury of Ordinary Moments

How to Embrace the Luxury of Ordinary Moments

On a crisp sunny fall afternoon, a group of ladies gather for a leisurely lunch in a cozy bistro. The aroma of fresh baked bread and coffee brewing goes unnoticed. The buzz of conversation focuses on handbags, shoes, and baubles. After placing their order, they settle in to catch up on the past few months. One by one they share experiences of exotic travel, art and historic museums, purchased treasures, and fine dining – each having something grander to say. I notice one of the women seems distracted. Continue reading