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Time is precious, and one of the few things that is certain in our lives is the moment we’re in right now. The moment matters because life can change so quickly. If we are blessed to live a long life, we will encounter many ups and downs. Sickness, death, accidents, heartbreak, disappointment, and struggles will always touch our lives in one way or another. This is why it’s so important to create meaningful moments with family and loved ones while they’re here to enjoy them. Believe me, I’ve...

Well, friends, March was a tough month for me, filled with lots of transitions, emotional ups and downs, and unexpected mobility issues. If you don't know by now, my walks keep me sane, so not being able to move as much has been extremely challenging. I'm not even going to get into the unsettling circumstances of the world we live in today. In the midst of everything, we celebrated a milestone birthday with our son. Although this brought so much joy, I was also reminded that he's now the same...

In addition to meditation, gratitude is an essential component of my morning routine. I first discovered the practice of writing down things I'm grateful for several years ago when I read Sarah Ban Breathnach's book, Simple Abundance. Although I was initially intrigued, I was also doubtful about the effect that writing down 3 to 5 things I'm grateful for each day would have. At first, it was quite challenging for me because my mind wasn't used to embracing gratitude in this manner. Instead, I...