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Disruptions come for us all, trying to throw us off balance. We can learn from ballet dancers by finding joy even as our world whirls round.

You are in the zone, fully immersed, when the interruption comes. How you handle interruptions has ramifications beyond yourself.

Tears of joy lead to answering the question "What's the point?" The universe has impeccable timing. Appreciation keeps the ripples spreading

Whose words left you forever changed? Words, those humble and unassuming things, quietly and resolutely give us something to lean on.

The ocean provides many lessons, some in brutality and some in tranquility. A beautiful beach photo is missing something.

Spring is here, for a day at least. But there is that to-do list attempting to cast you under its spell. Who will win? Who should win?

A goofy squirrel has the sensibility to not take life too seriously. Choose to sprinkle your life with goofiness to bring joy to everyone.

Come take a walk with me, out beyond the reach of technology's tentacles. Silence and peace reign here, providing a refuge to all.

Let's be real, saying 'no' is sometimes one of the hardest things to do, even when it is in your best interest to decline.

Worry has value in that it prompts us to plan. But when worry overplays its hand, life becomes another thing entirely.

No one is immune from making mistakes, even messy ones. As this author makes quite the scene in the kitchen, it gives rise to laughter.

A simple sticker affixed to a car window gives a message to everyone. Being humble and possessing empathy are essential.

The culture of the South is as diverse as it is complex. Key West, Ybor City, and José Martí highlight some of the history and dreams.

The biggest block to achieving our possibilities feeds on our insecurities. That monster in the night, self-doubt, haunts us all.

Letting a theme guide your life provides more impact than resolutions. My theme for 2023? Choose joy, intentionally.

Alas, another tree. Or is it? Perhaps you've seen this tree before a time or two. Read on for its history, as context leads to understanding

I was standing under this tree last week when I snapped this picture. Changing your viewpoint leads to appreciating the present.

A reflection on a recent trip shows that we have so much in common with blueberry bushes. Answers to so many of life's issues lie in nature.

Art is as intrinisic to life as the air that we breathe. It is a refuge we all seek, knowingly or not. Thank you to the artists.

Many years ago, I found myself walking down a college sidewalk. Chaos and the unexpected are the events which can have the greatest impact.