Do you remember ever jumping into puddles and counting the raindrops in them? I do. But somewhere along the way I grew up out of my red rubber boots and puddles became less fun.
Ok, but deep down in my heart I know freedom’s more than bold or just another word. Perhaps there’s some guru out there to give a fresh perspective on letting freedom ring.
Dogs are the best! Could it be because they think we’re the best? When the world beats us up, our dog is there to say in a wag of his tail, “Don’t worry about a thing – You’re FANTASTIC! We’re together now – all’s good!”
Accept + Welcome + Embrace = AWE.
I heard this expression recently while zooming into WisdomHeart.com. An accepting welcoming embrace is a mighty nice experience. But like so many good things in life, it takes time and patience to learn this fine art of giving and receiving.
That most magical time of the year is here. Wind ‘em up. watch ‘em go, knock ‘em down – toys abound! Nothing’s better than watching a gleeful child open gifts and then hanging out to play along with their fun new toys.
‘Tis the season for an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude has been expressed through the ages within many spiritual and religious traditions.
Dr. Joan A. Budilovsky
Author/Musician/Teacher
Dr Budilovsky has served on various college faculties throughout the years, beginning with the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. In 2013, in collaboration with the College of DuPage Foundation, The Budilovsky Literary Endowed Scholarship was formed. This Financial Scholarship is awarded each semester to a College of DuPage student who demonstrates significant literary potential. It will continue to be awarded to talented student writers in perpetuity for generations to come.
