Carol

VALENTINE’S DAY “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” ~ David Viscott ~   Valentine’s Day is associated with romantic love, but it’s really about honouring love, kindness and human connection, whether romantic, friendly or with family. You can see it in the smiles shared, the encouragement given, the […]

FACING CANCER TOGETHER “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” ~ Desmond Tutu ~   World Cancer Day on February 4 is a time to pause and reflect on how many lives are touched by cancer, in ways both seen and unseen. It reminds us of the

THE IMPACT WE MAKE “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou ~   How we make others feel often matters more than what we say or do. People may forget the details of a conversation or the

    A COMFORTING CHRISTMAS MESSAGE   MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN   I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, with tiny lights, like heaven’s stars, reflecting from the glow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.   I

🎄 A MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS 🎄 “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” ~ Janice Maeditere ~   Christmas feels most meaningful when we slow down and focus on what truly matters. At the heart of it is the birth of Jesus, a reminder of love, hope and new beginnings.

THREE SIMPLE WORDS “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” ~ Rudyard Kipling ~   Some of the most important, inspiring, healing and helpful messages we give to one another come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those sentences have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones,

LIFT YOUR THOUGHTS TO LIFT YOUR LIFE “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ~ Dalai Lama ~   What we think shapes how we feel. Every kind, encouraging thought is a step toward a stronger, calmer self. They remind us that we’ve faced storms before and can face

FROM HURT TO HOPE “A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dreams, or your dignity.” ~ Dinkar Kalotra ~   Life can feel heavy when someone close causes pain or makes it hard to feel safe. Taking steps to protect oneself or reach out for help can feel overwhelming, and

KINDNESS IN MOTION “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” ~ Seneca ~   Kindness is simply the way we choose to treat others. It starts with understanding how people are feeling and showing that we care.   It’s about being thoughtful, listening, and bringing calm to the moments we

REMEMBRANCE DAY “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for others.” ~ John 15:13 ~   On the 11th of November, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to others. Their courage reminds us that peace is never something to be taken for