These reflections explore the same themes at the heart of The Art of Being Nice;
finding your voice, setting boundaries, and choosing fulfillment without losing kindness.
“Happiness is not by chance; it is by choice.” – Jim Rohn Take a moment to notice how the outside world impacts your feelings, thoughts, moods, reactions, and the interpretations you give to them. For some, it may be the news, the weather, family, friends, home life, work responsibilities,
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.– Martin Luther King, Jr. As the months go by, you may be noticing, or even deeply feeling, that the outside world seems to be going sideways, or perhaps completely upside down. There is less
“Compassion is not a virtue—it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have-it’s something we choose to practice.” – Brene Brown On a scale from 1–10, how well are you keeping your commitments to a healthier body, greater financial abundance, and peace of mind? Some
“Be in love with your life, every minute it.” – Jack Kerouac We often talk about the power of your words and thoughts. But do you believe in the power of numbers? Did you know that in both spiritual and Vedic traditions, 2025 is considered a pivotal turning point, centering
“Your presence is the most precious gift you can give to another human being.”– Marshall B. Rosenburgh Have you ever considered that your very presence is a gift, perhaps the greatest one you can offer? In a world that often measures love by what we do, give, or produce, we
“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” – Wayne Dyer Abundance begins not with what we have, but with what we hold in awareness. So often we look outside ourselves, measuring worth by symbols and numbers that can never reflect our true essence.
“Life is truly a ride. We’re all strapped in and no one can stop it.”– Jerry Steinfeld Do you remember ever being on a seesaw? Some may have referred to them as teeter-totters. I’m probably dating myself since I haven’t seen one in decades, let alone been on one. Still, the
“You are so much more than you ever could imagine. Everything that has happened in your life until now has been moving you toward awakening your true nature.” – Dr. Sue Morter This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time at the ocean. Standing at the water’s edge,
“My body is my compass, my breath is my guide, and my soul whispers the truth I’ve always known.”– Unknown When You Were Young… Did You Know? Many of us were not taught the significance of the energy within our bodies and the powerful impact it has on
“The moment you let go of the story, you return to the truth of who you are- Boundless, present and free.” – Unknown No matter where you live, the events unfolding in the world can feel overwhelming and often beyond our understanding. Every individual and group seems to
“The moment you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe If Not NOW… WHEN? How many times have you spent your time and energy wondering whether or not you should say something? Waited for someone else to decide? Resisted what was being said? When
“In a world that often rushes by, true friendship is the pause that reminds us we’re not alone.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson We know the world is changing. Take this moment to reflect on how you have changed. Your essence—the love that you are—is truth. And… you are not the same