I don’t pretend to have a clue as to why such tragic devastation occurs in this world. I do however know that it has absolutely nothing to do with the Haitian people making a pact with the devil two centuries ago and hence receiving some atrocious karmic debt in return. I also know that you never know what the day is going to bring, and some of the lessons we should be reminded of during this time of excruciating pain should be re-examined.

Live in the moment is one that comes to mind. Does it really matter to dwell on matters of the past? Things that have been done can’t be changed. We can only learn from our mistakes. Don’t spend so much time chasing the future, it will be here soon enough, and quickly become the past. Take one day at a time and relish every second of it, even if it isn’t that great of a day. A bad day is better than no day at all.

It is time to let go of 2009 and embrace 2010 with some of the lessons most of us learned last year.  The economy has definitely influenced this country over the last couple of years, …

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportuity to learn.
Be thankful for …

I know, I know….Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday in May. It’s printed in my calendars and I’ve seen the rows and rows of cards and flowers that now decorate the stores. I get it…but for me, Mother’s Day is everyday.