Anxiety is at an all-time high in this red and blue nation. Finding moments of calm, during such a turbulent time, can be daunting. However, seeking serenity is a way to both detach from turmoil and engage in positive thoughts and activities. Here are seven thoughts on ways to achieve serenity. Start a gratitude journal….
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What HE wants; What SHE wants
In a world of looking for love, men and women have different wants and needs. What Women Want 1. Loving devotion in a committed relationship. This is a simple wish in which action speaks louder than words. A devoted man is respectful of the time they share, respectful of her work, her friends, her family, and…
Decisions: A Three Day Gratitude Plan
Compassion is more than just a feeling; it compels us to reach out and help others. At the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, some scientists are even mapping “the biological basis of compassion.” Researchers there point out, “that when we feel compassion, our heart rate slows down, we secrete the…
Learning of Our Dad’s Military Life
We had his dog tags, his wings, and many photos of our of dad looking both serious and smiling broadly. We knew he loved the Army and flying and today my sons have his dog tags and wings. But we were never allowed to ask about his World War II experiences. He often…
The Welcome Table: A Pandemic Challenge
With Passover and Easter —holy days and holidays of religious celebration—it is a good time to rekindle love at what my Grandmother called, “the welcome table,” a place for family. She believed that at the table you learned to “read” people— from the expressions on their faces, the questions they asked or did not ask, …
Six Ways to Ward off Toxic Personalities
As the pandemic winds down, we are back into friendships, relationships, and encounters with personalities which upset our sense of peace. Here are some thoughts to keep yourself from getting reeled in. 1.Understand how the person affects you. In many cases, the person is intrusive and annoying and has no problem interrupting when you are speaking to…
Zeppole, San Giuseppe Day Pastry Treat
Because Saint Joseph’s Day is Father’s Day in Italy, when growing up I spent the night before the feast at our grandparents’ house to celebrate. The next day, March 19, I helped at the pastry shop. For that entire day everyone made just zeppole di San Giuseppe, special cream filled fritters. Even if it was a…
Find a Shamrock and Toss the Grudges Bag
On this day in which we celebrate St. Patrick, even without the merry-making we experienced before pandemic shutdowns, people will find the time to raise a glass and express happiness. It seems to be a time when we put aside grudges and little irritations that cloud our day. That said, it is important to resolve…
Love and Forgiveness: Difficult Simplicity
We are facing challenging times. In trying to recover from pandemic restrictions, we have become a “Them” and “Us” society. Despite science, we are faced with those opposed to mask wearing and vaccines. Read through social media and even families are feeling split apart. Sometimes there is even a strain between lovers. Now with new…
The Hushed-up War on Our Shores: Gratitude for All Veterans
We had his dog tags, his wings, and many photos of our of dad looking both serious and smiling broadly. We knew he loved the Army and flying and today, my sons have his dog tags and wings. But we were never allowed to ask about his military experience. He often woke up with nightmares…