How do you begin a movement that is beyond words? I’ve been on this quest to help people feel seen and know they matter since my very first free hug in January 2008. When I started hugs then, I thought it would be nice to spread some kindness, but in no way did I know …
“A hug is like a boomerang – you get it back right away.” ~ Bil Keane Do you ever just send love out to the Universe to help raise our collective vibration? I do. I energetically send it out to people I know are hurting, to animals that have lost their homes, to trees that …
I received a text from my very dear friend, Tina, telling me about a hug she gave out today. She wondered if it could be added to my 1 Million Hug Movement and I told her absolutely. While running errands with her dog Brophy, she called a bakery to place an order. She told them …
Are you a dreamer and LOVE daydreaming about what is to come? Or, are you a realist and you need to see evidence of its existence before you can believe it’s happening? I can be both, but mostly I’m a dreamer. I’m also the ‘want to know girl’. I believe in my dreams, I just …
If you are like me, I suspect you want to know how things will turn out. How will you know that it’s the right answer, the right decision, the right experience, the right person, and the right timing? I LOVE surprises, yet I LOVE knowing when they will occur and how I will find out …
I recently went to the lake for an evening meeting. The forecast called for rain, and as I left my home it had already started to sprinkle. As I pulled out of the garage it was raining a little harder and as I parked at the harbor, it started to downpour with wind and hail. …
Do you ever feel rejected? I know I sure have and continue to have those moments from time to time. Rejection is a part of life that you will continue to face, especially if you are following your dreams. However, dejection is a choice you make when you allow those rejections to take a toll. …
Are you ready to get on the road to happiness? It starts with a single step forward with intention of focusing on your happiness. It seems so easy as who doesn’t want to be happy? And when things are going well in your life, it is easy. How about when you find yourself dealing with …
Have you ever seen a flower growing in concrete? You look at this little flower blooming in what seems to be insurmountable odds as it is surrounded by concrete with just the slightest crack offering it space to grow. You may look at that flower and feel sorry that its life seems to be hard. …
Are you afraid of the dark? Growing up I sure was. While I grew up in a Midwest city, my house was in a very wooded area and set back from the main road. It was dark at night without streetlights and there were lots of animal noises taking place too. Then add in an …
