What better way to start the first full week of 2014 than by Walking on Sunshine? I mean, really. Just thinking about this song makes my toe tap and my tushie move, which is always a Silver Lining in my book. I hope that it does the same thing for you. Happy Monday! “Walking On Sunshine” by… Continue reading Musical Monday: Walking on Sunshine
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Always We Begin Again
Always We Begin Again Happy New Year! On this first day of January, I am filled with the hope of a new beginning. Because, as St. Benedict beautifully said, “Always We Begin Again.” In my thoughts and in my writing, I seem to keep going back to the idea of choice, our personal choice to… Continue reading Always We Begin Again
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World The Atlantic has compiled the most inspiring group of photographs of New Year’s Eve Celebrations around the world. I’m not one for crowds – ever, but especially on New Year’s Eve. So last night the HOTY, Suddenly Seven and I rang in 2014 in the best way possible:… Continue reading New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World
December Joy: Growth of Happiness
Growth of Happiness As December comes to a close (still can’t believe it), I thought I’d share some more quotes about joy. It has been so much fun to think about joy all month. Talk about a mood enhancer! When I think about this first quote – growing happiness – I feel inspired and motivated… Continue reading December Joy: Growth of Happiness
December Joy: Inspirational Quotes about Life
Inspirational Quotes About Life As we are ending this month and year – how on earth is it possible? – I thought that I’d share with you some more quotes surrounding December’s theme of Joy. It seems as though what I consistently read and think about joy revolves around the concept of choice. That is, we have the… Continue reading December Joy: Inspirational Quotes about Life
Oh Christmas Tree
Oh Christmas Tree We have been singing this around our house a lot the past few days, so I couldn’t help but share with you. Happy Merry Christmas!
December Joy: Springing from Within
December Joy As my birthday revelation reminded me, joy definitely springs from within. Joyfulness is indeed a choice. Sometimes it is a more difficult choice than other times, but the Silver Lining is that we do have the option. Wishing you a joy-full weekend!
December Joy: Where Does Joy Reside?
Where Does Joy Reside? Love this quote about finding joy. Today, I took time to really contemplate this question myself and boy oh boy did the exercise ever feel good! My joy can always be found on a hiking trail or a beach. Breathing in the fresh air and aliveness (not sure if that is… Continue reading December Joy: Where Does Joy Reside?
December Joy: Very Little Is Needed to Make a Happy Life
In this season of literal consumption – from shopping to eating and drinking – this beautiful quote is a great reminder that “very little is needed to make a happy life.” This is the Silver Lining reminder of my day and I hope that it can be for you as well!
December Joy: From Your Soul
From Your Soul I couldn’t agree more with this quote and hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. Rumi never – ever! – ceases to amaze and inspire me. Wishing you a beautiful, rest-filled, JOYFUL weekend!