Life is full of surprises: some good, some not so good. At times, these surprises can be earth-shattering, changing our entire lives, and others make much less of an impact. Yet, they all can shape the way we live or think about things. Learning to embrace these surprises instead of fearing them or dismissing them …
If You’re a Gardener Like Me
I lay on the couch, unable to get up due to back pain, an unfortunate result of spending the previous afternoon bent over weeding in my garden. Muscles I didn't even know existed are aching, making it difficult to carry out the activities of my day. As I lay there in agony, a question comes …
Variety Is the Spice of Life
The phrase 'Variety Is the Spice of Life' implies that interacting with all sorts of people and participating in different activities makes life more enjoyable. William Cowper coined this phrase in 1785 in his poem 'The Task.' He wrote, "Variety is the very spice of life that gives it all its flavor." I love his …