Appreciating life in the here and now can be a challenge for many of us. Often, we focus on what went wrong in the past and miss happiness in the present. Or we worry about the future, attempting to control what happens, again failing to experience the wonder of life… Read More »Past Resentment and Future Worries: Finding the Strawberry
Many people find themselves caught up with worries and anxieties. Regrets from the past seem to haunt some people. They think to themselves, “If only I had done this differently!” or “I wish I had never done that!” Yet, the truth is this: whatever it is that we’ve done or… Read More »The Wonder of the Present Moment
It was a warm spring evening. After dinner from the grill, I sat out on the deck as the evening grew dark. Leaning back in my chair, with feet propped up on another chair, I watched as the moon rose and the stars first appeared. Scanning the night sky, I… Read More »Star Gazing