I love the quote “Have courage and be kind.” from Disney’s Cinderella (2015). In this adaptation of the long-beloved Cinderella story, this is the advice her mother gives her before passing on. A broken-hearted Cinderella tries her best to follow her mother’s counsel, but it becomes increasingly difficult as her father marries again and her step mother and step sisters move in. Soon after, he leaves on a voyage that proves deadly and Cinderella is left to the cruel hands of her “family.” Throughout her ordeal, Cinderella reminds herself to have courage and be kind. There even comes a point Read More
Category: friendship
A Letter To Myself, 7 Tips For More Happiness
Dear Younger Self, True confession: I hate a lot about getting older. It takes me twice as long to get over injury and illness. Thanks to my California childhood (minus sunscreen) my skin is starting to show brown spots, red spots, and even some crinkles. Crinkles sound nicer than wrinkles, don’t they? My advice, never forget your sunscreen and start a savings account to pay for a good dermatologist. Weight loss is twice as challenging as my metabolism slows. But weight gain is a piece of cake (or pie or cookie). Remember how you could eat everything you wanted and Read More
11 Ways to Show People You Really Care
It seems everyone lives such busy lives. We are always rushing from one activity to the next. Our eyes and attention are constantly attached to our phones, our computers, our televisions. In the hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget that it’s often the simple things that make life worth living. Sure, a grand vacation is wonderful, but so is a walk in the neighborhood with someone you love. You can take that walk a lot more often and at much less expense. Its the same with showing people you care. Grand gestures are great, but it’s the every day, seemingly Read More
Why Being Wished a Happy Holidays is not Offensive to Me
I celebrate Christmas. My house is decked in lights and my tree is sparkling in the living room. There is an evergreen wreath is on my front door. I collect nativity sets from all over the world. I send cards that specifically say “Merry Christmas”. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love the music, the decorations, the gift-giving, and the religious significance. And when someone wishes me a “Happy Holidays,” I say “Thank you” and wish them the same. It does not offend me. I have a friend who is Jewish. He wishes me a Happy Hanukkah. I thank him Read More