Find tropical tranquility anytime, anywhere . . .
I feel blessed. I’ve had a relatively comfortable life so far. Not too rich, not too poor, always just enough of what I really needed. No hardships or obstacles that I haven’t been able to overcome . . . eventually. And sometimes, in spite of myself. You see, life lessons do not always come easy [...]
How well do you play with others? None of our relationships are easy or perfect all the time. I’m usually a pretty congenial, let’s-all-get-along sort of person. Yet, in all of my many roles – daughter, wife, mother, friend, employee, boss – I’ve struggled at times with some of my interactions and relationships with others. [...]
Our dog, Rudy, loves chasing squirrels. He bolts out the back door at full speed racing up the hill as if his life depended on it. Laser focused on his goal, his perseverance is admirable. Maybe he knows he’ll never actually catch a squirrel, but he doesn’t care. Even after attempting this feat for years, [...]
I had an expectation this week. I calmly endured my routine dental checkup fully expecting to get a clean bill of health – as usual. I was shocked to be told by the gleeful dentist that I would need a very expensive crown. Ouch! Think of the last time you felt disappointed, heartbroken, aggravated or [...]
Do you have a dream? I know I do. My current dream is to help people (and myself!) have a happy and more tranquil life journey. I call it An Island Perspective. It’s an ongoing process, not a destination. Just like dreams! Are you living your dreams? At least in your mind? A dream is [...]
