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The Cold and Warm Days of Winter

January 7, 2022 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“Winter is a time to gather golden moments and enjoy every idle hour.” ~ John Boswell Winter is here! Thoughts of cold, dreary days, snow, ice, wind and rain can feel too much. Images like this make you want to stay under a cozy blanket, cover your eyes and day dream about warm, sunny days to Continue Reading

Do What Feels Best to You

December 2, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“There are no quick fixes to grief. No easy answers. Every expression of grief that wants to be felt and honored and given its space, must be allowed in order to heal.” ~ Tom Zuba It’s the beginning of December and another Holiday season is here. Holidays under the best of circumstances evoke Continue Reading

I Hope You Dance

November 11, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. This is why I dance.”~ Hans Bos For some reason the song, “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack has been on my mind this week.  It has played a few times on the radio and I find Continue Reading

Be Your Unique Self

October 28, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“My Declaration of Self-Esteem: I am me. In all the world there is no one else exactly like me. There are persons who have some parts like me, but no one adds up exactly like me. Therefore, everything that comes out of me is authentically mine because I alone chose it.” ~ Virginia Satir   I Continue Reading

Soothe Your Soul and Express Your Love with Chocolate

October 14, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“All I really need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt!” ~ Charles Schulz Is chocolate one your life's pleasures? I know it is for me and what wonderful delights chocolate provides. Chocolate is always a favorite. Delicious tasting, offers comfort and puts a smile on Continue Reading

An Instant Pick Me Up – Go For a Walk

September 22, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being, and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard Today’s quote is one of those Continue Reading

You Matter as Much as Everyone Else Does – Be Thankful for You

August 26, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia     We have much to be grateful for. Today is about being Continue Reading

Your Smile Is the Greatest Gift of All

August 11, 2021 By Mary McCann 2 Comments

“We shall never know all the good that a Smile can do.” ~ Author Unknown There are days, weeks, even some months when it's an effort to conger up a smile.  Too much may be happening all at once. Dealing with a pandemic brought losses the likes many never knew they would experience. I have had Continue Reading

Answers Come When You Shut Out the Noise

July 30, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. “~ Epictetus   Sometimes, there’s so much noise. Noise at home. Noise outside. Noise in the office. It doesn’t stop. On days filled with noise I can’t hear myself think. Does that ever happen to Continue Reading

Simple Pleasures

July 15, 2021 By Mary McCann Leave a Comment

“Today, I choose awareness. I choose to be aware of the beauty of life and living. I choose to be aware of the simple pleasures in life. I choose awareness of joy, awareness of peace and awareness of love.” ~ Iyanla Vanzant   Do you ever wish for a magic wand, like Glenda, The Good Witch in Continue Reading

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