Author Archive
Au Revoir
The time has come to say ‘good-bye’ to the blog. ONLY the blog! Right now, during these difficult times, I am returning my full-time focus to providing telephone counseling. Please feel free to call and schedule an appointment – 707-887-8485.
I am so very appreciative of all of you who have supported this endeavor! A very special thanks to my “Web Mistress” for keeping me on my toes, choosing the amazing images that accompany the words and quotes, and filling in for me. It is her effort and expertise that has ensured the blog finding it’s way to you every week.
Much love and many blessings to you all…today, tomorrow and always!
Melannie
Christmas 2021
Wishing you all a blessed day filled with joy, love, and peace!
Blessings!!
Sense
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.” ~Clive James
Letting Go
“Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.” ~Melody Beattie
Laugh
This quote resonated with me. With inflation, COVID’s insistent mutating plague, missing family and friends, missing my Holiday norms for another year (and the future isn’t looking too promising at the moment), it made me chuckle. I hope it puts a smile on your face too.
“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade…And try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron White
Blessings!!
Thanksgiving 2021
The beautiful Thanksgiving Holiday is here. My prayer for you all is, to stay warm, stay safe, and be filled with gratitude for all that we have, even under difficult circumstances.
Much love and many Blessings!
Melannie
Wisdom
“True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves and the world around us.” ~Socrates
Humor
“Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.” ~Grenville Kleiser
Blessings!
Connection
“Spirituality is not a formula; it is not a test. It is a relationship. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection; it is about connection. The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives.” ~ Mike Yaconelli
Purpose
“I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we are all teachers – if we’re willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.” ~Maria Gibbs
Blessings!
