This week, in the book and on social media, we've been talking a lot about staying in the present moment to feel better and to live better. I am reminded of the "Wasp Story" from my time in the cabin while I was writing the book. If you haven't gotten there yet, or forgot the gist, it's a good reminder of how we get sidetracked by our worries and miss the gifts. And we could all use a few sweet gifts today. Hint: All of the best stuff is in the moment we are in. So here's for

No matter what you’ve done or left undone, no matter who you’ve hurt or who hurt you, no matter how it might seem like an exercise in pride and hubris—gently set down the self-judgment and remember that you are infinitely loved and magnificently beautiful just as you are. No excuses, no caveats, just love yourself in this very moment. Love lives right here. And this love within you will naturally radiate to everyone on your path. How beautiful is that? Yes, sweet friends, lov

Early this morning I opened the back door to look around. I noticed the tree limb that was broken by the bird feeder. Under the overgrown hydrangea, I spied red ants taking up shop in the jade plant. Algae needed to be scooped from the pond’s surface. The table begged for washing. Wandering in, I checked to see that my scheduled post made it to my Facebook page. The day's inspiration read, “Search for something beautiful in every day.” In the comments section, this message aw

One of my writing heroes, Sarah Ban Breathnach, writes in her daybook Simple Abundance, that she has never been turned down when asking for her daily portion of grace. She asks each day, with a heart of gratitude, and grace is always delivered on joyful wings - in surprising and unexpected ways. We, too, can ask for our daily portion of grace. It's a simple thing really. We take a quiet seat. We calm our noisy thoughts. We focus on radiant Divine Love. And we start talking. W

This morning I share with you a beautiful morning prayer, along with heartfelt wishes that your day unfolds with calm joy and hopeful anticipation. We are unconditionally loved and powerfully supported by Divine Grace beyond our wildest dreams. Let's rise to that vision and pour our brightest love into this precious day. May this day be especially blessed. May this day be grounded in the radiant energy of Love. May this day make use of my gifts for the work of the Divine. May

Today, let's take a minute and slow down a little. Notice more. Breathe it all in. Give thanks. We are rich with gifts, right where we are, when we look at this day through the eyes of gratitude. After all, this time of year is about the gifts, isn't it? Not the kind we shop for, but the kind of gifts that are right here in the room with us. If gratitude has slipped down the priority list, let's begin now to register the sight of natural beauty and linger over small moments o