By Natalie Rivera As I remember it, I woke up on Christmas morning when I was about 10 years old, grabbed my little sister—who was sleeping in my room for the special occasion—and timidly crept out to the living…
Every Job Matters
By Noelle Sterne Do you wake in the morning and groan? Not because you can’t face another spartan breakfast of dry toast and skim milk, but because you dread your day job. All you crave is to stay home and…
Your Guide to Fun in 4 Steps
By Rebecca A. Watson Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun. —Randy Pausch A few months back I went to a friend’s birthday party. We grilled, chatted, and played board games, among other things. When I returned home,…
Memories of Heaven by Wayne Dyer
By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer I have enjoyed a lifetime love affair with children, particularly newborns, infants, and toddlers. If a baby is in the room, it’s almost as if there is a magnetic connection that draws my attention and…
The Highest Service: Self Love
By Kumari From early childhood I was steeped in the tradition of service, first from a Catholic upbringing and then later from the eastern spiritual traditions of Seva (meaning self-less service). This culture of giving ran the gamut, from helping…
Putting Ability in Disability
By Heather Urick “You got to roll with the punches to get to what’s real.”—Van Halen Living with a progressive, terminal, neuromuscular disease for more than 20 years has not been an easy burden to carry as part of…
In the Blink of an Eye
By Joeel A. Rivera, M.Ed. While leaving for vacation I have often stated to myself and others that I really want to take everything in because I know that I will blink and find that the whole experience is over.…