“Our experience is driven by our beliefs. If, for example, you believe that nothing you do makes a difference, that will be your EXPERIENCE.” – Donna Smallin, The One-Minute Organizer
Author: RT101
Can You Feel It?
There is so much suffering in the world that it is almost impossible not to be affected by it in some way, especially for an empath like me. An empath is someone “who experiences the emotions of others; a person who has empathy for others,” which is the “ability to understand and share the feelings…
Live In The Sunshine
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Two Hearts
During bath time one evening, my five year old daughter was being her usual self, having a blast in her toy filled bubble bath. I was about ready to take her out when she said something so precious that it made me tear up. It was so beautiful that I had to share. Here is…
Life Is A Flower
“Life is a flower for which love is the honey.” — Victor Hugo
Split Roots
When I moved from my native country to America eighteen years ago, I was intent on learning how to speak English with as little accent as possible. I just wanted to fit in, especially when I started looking for a job. I wanted equal opportunity and in my mind, that meant losing the accent. I…
Never Give Up
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas A. Edison
Go Bananas!
My family and I love bananas. But they can go bad pretty quickly, especially in the summertime, when temperatures rise. To avoid wasting overripe bananas, we usually make banana bread. It is very easy to make and so delicious! Here is the recipe we have been using for several years now. I hope you enjoy…
Living Your Best Life
Have you ever wondered if you weren’t made for a different life and, had you chosen a different path, where you would be today? I certainly have. Not that I regret any of my life choices but sometimes, I find myself wondering what it would be like to have a completely different life. And the…