Dear God,
Dear God, Good morning, Today, Hope got up early, and though I wanted to sleep more, I couldn’t. When I came downstairs, I saw this spectacular sunrise with peach, cora
10,000 Steps or Less?
In 1964, Japan hosted the Olympics for the first time. It was an opportunity to bask in national pride and showcase their rebuilding efforts after WWII. It also sparked increased i
Finding a cure for neurasthenia
A moment to come together During the holidays, my fam and I were discussing the virtues of The Vermont Country Store, which led to a conversation about The
Creating Your Notre Dame
As we marvel at Notre Dame’s rise from the ashes, I am reminded of the story of the three bricklayers. If it’s an unfamiliar story, it’s about a traveler who enco
Dear God,
Dear God, This morning,I woke up. I’m alive.I felt my feet hit the ground.That feeling never gets old.I’m lucky. It’s another day of bonus time. You threw a lot a
The Bear, the Rat, and the Bird / Wisdom from the Winter Stream
Given our proximity to NYC’s hustle and bustle, I always love seeing deer, foxes, and other wildlife as I walk our neighborhood. Legend has it that a wise bear wandered by a
2024 is “Wrapped”
2024 is a wrap—at least according to Spotify. This week, subscribers received their “2024 Wrapped,” which highlighted their top artists, songs, podcasts (ho
The Value of Connection
Come back here next week for the answer to this Pause Breathe Reflect Connections Puzzle. Of course, you can always email me if you think you’ve got it! If you are new to Con
Gratitude, Progress, and a Big Yellow Taxi 🚕
In 1969, a singer-songwriter pulled back the curtains of her Honolulu hotel room to a heartbreaking view: pristine mountains in the distance, overshadowed by a sprawling concrete p
Asking For Your Help
A moment to pause During the pandemic, our family was into the show Shark Tank. As businesses struggled and the world wondered what would become of us, the show gave me hope t
