One Bright Thing

One Bright Thing will be a series of actions that make me into the person I want to be. It's a place where I share one thing that brightened my day. It can be something small such as a walk in the park, a healthy meal, or talking to a neighbor for the first time.

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    We Have A Choice

    Ever been to an office where everyone is always smiling and courteous? This has been my experience at my child’s orthodontist’s office. It is all end-to-end white glove service, from following up before…

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    Nostalgic Days

    Some days, you feel pain and pleasure at the same time. I lost power to part of the house yesterday. As inconvenient as it was, a ton of nostalgia was attached to this…

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    The Magical Run

    Somedays, you leave your home for a casual run, but you come back feeling very different. That’s what happened to me on my morning run. I experienced everything from the sun to the…

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    The Soul Detox

    I may have mentioned that I am currently reading, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The author has the readers do specific weekly tasks to unlock their creativity. This week, Julia asked us…

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    Long But Rewarding

    When we complete something after a long effort, we get a sense of achievement, a relief. That’s what I have been feeling lately. I completed my year-long meditation training (The Joy Of Living…

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    And He Is A Teen!

    This week is special for me. My dear son just entered teenage! So it’s been a memorable weekend filled with delicious food and fun at the beach. What brought me joy today was…

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    A Champion’s Mindset

    Although I am not big on sports, I admire the dedication of people who push themselves toward achieving their dreams. World class-athletes are a great example of that.  One thing that brightened my…

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    Revisiting My Childhood

    My joy for today came from the homework exercises based on suggestions by Artist’s Way author Julia Cameron. One of the tasks was about revisiting my childhood room. Imagining my childhood home and…