Sometimes life seems uncertain. We feel like we lost control and don’t know what our next step is. I have moments like this and it’s at those times that I remember the words of someone that had been very special to me. She said, “When you feel like that, remember the Beatles’ song, ‘Let It Be.” And to this day, I do.
There are things in my life that are beyond my control and it’s during those times that I have to take a step back, lean on my faith, kiss it up to God and hand it to the Universe.
When I lived in New Jersey, I couldn’t wait for that first spring day when I could turn off the heat and open every window. Fresh air would move through the house, and suddenly I’d be ready to dust, clean, and let winter go. I loved that feeling.
Now that I live in Florida, I wait for it in the fall. After months of air conditioning and closed windows, the first cool day makes me want to open up the house and tackle all those little cleaning jobs I’ve been putting off. It’s funny how moving south turned my spring cleaning into fall cleaning.
The season has changed, but the feeling hasn’t. There’s something wonderful about fresh air coming through the windows and a house that feels ready for a new beginning.
Embrace that feeling of opening the windows wide and letting the sweet smell of the fresh air of a new season in!
Isn’t it amazing to think that some of the people who mean so much to us today were once complete strangers? Our paths may never have crossed if not for one decision, one unexpected moment, or one change in direction that brought us together.
I believe God and the Universe place certain people along our journey for a reason. Some come to teach us, some to encourage us, and some simply arrive to remind us that we are not alone. We may not always understand the timing, but the most meaningful connections are often the ones we never saw coming.
As this new week begins, keep your heart open to the people who cross your path. A simple conversation, a shared smile, or an unexpected meeting may become something far more meaningful than you could ever imagine.
Some people enter our lives unexpectedly, but their presence is no accident. Trust the souls God and the Universe place along your journey.
At 65 years old, I make my own hours. I write, I work, and for the most part, I decide what each day will look like. You might think that without a traditional Monday-through-Friday schedule, all the days would begin to blur together.
But they don’t.
Saturday and Sunday still feel different to me. They seem calmer, quieter, and more peaceful. There’s a softness to the weekends—a feeling that the world has slowed down just enough for us to breathe a little deeper and move a little slower.
Maybe it comes from raising five children. Monday through Friday meant alarm clocks, school lunches, homework, schedules, and getting everyone where they needed to be on time. The weekends meant no school, no lunches to pack, and no rushing out the door. They were our lazy days, our fun days, and our family days.
Later, when I worked full-time, Saturdays and Sundays became the days I cleaned the house, went food shopping, ran errands, and tried to fit in everything I couldn’t do during the week. They weren’t always restful, but they were mine. Even with a long list of things to accomplish, the weekends carried a sense of freedom.
Life looks very different now, yet that feeling has stayed with me. There’s still something special about waking up on a Saturday morning and knowing that the weekend has arrived. The air feels different. The pace feels gentler. Even an ordinary cup of coffee feels a little more enjoyable.
Perhaps our hearts remember the rhythm of the lives we once lived. Mine still remembers weekends as a time to exhale, reconnect, and simply enjoy being home.
And after all these years, Saturday and Sunday are still my favorite days.
A little something happened to me last week that left me quite shaken. While I was driving to visit Rob in Cape Canaveral, a 2×4 flew off another vehicle and crashed into the center of my windshield before continuing across the roof of my car. Once the shock began to wear off, I realized just how differently the story could have ended. If that piece of wood had hit anywhere else on my windshield, I might not be here writing this post today.
Every morning, I wake up and thank God for another day—a chance to do things a little better than I did the day before, but now, gratitude has taken on a whole new meaning yet again. I’ve often said that when we aren’t living the life we’re meant to live, the Universe gives us a little nudge—and if we ignore it long enough, it whacks us with a 2×4. This time, it quite literally did. Maybe this was my reminder to stop putting off the things that matter, to focus more on my writing, and to live each day with greater purpose. Whatever the reason, I’m listening—and I’m deeply grateful to still be here to tell the story.
Some days ask a little more of us than others, and on those days it’s important to remember that you deserve the same kindness, patience, and compassion you so freely give to everyone else. You don’t have to have all the answers or hold everything together all the time. Be gentle with yourself today.
There’s something special about having something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to be a big vacation or a major event—it can be dinner with a friend, a favorite show, a walk at sunset, or simply making time for something that makes you happy.
Life can get busy with all the things we have to do, so don’t forget to make room for the things you want to do. Give yourself something to look forward to. Sometimes the anticipation is part of the joy.
Kindness is such a simple concept, yet it may be one of the most important things we can offer one another. In a world that could use a little more respect, compassion, and empathy, choosing to be kind costs us nothing. We never truly know what someone else is carrying, and sometimes a kind word, a smile, or simply showing someone that they matter is exactly what they need.
So today, and every day, choose kindness. Choose compassion. Choose empathy. Treat people with respect, even when you may not understand their story, because it really is true—one simple act of kindness can change someone’s day, someone’s life, and in time, it could change the world.
Manifesting isn’t just about wishing for something—it’s about setting your intention, believing in the possibilities, and trusting that what’s meant for you will find its way.
Start this Monday believing that something wonderful is on its way. Set the intention, trust the timing, and keep moving toward it.
Some of the biggest changes in our lives don’t happen all at once. They begin with one decision, one act of courage, one conversation, or one small step in a new direction.
If there’s something you’ve been putting off, let this be your reminder: you don’t have to have the whole journey figured out. You just have to start somewhere. One small step today could be the beginning of a life you never imagined.
