“Music is the language of the spirit.” – Kahlil Gibran Music has a way of speaking directly to the heart and soul. It is a universal language – a language that does not need translation in order to be understood. Because it speaks directly to the heart and soul, it…
Writing this title, all I can think of is Rise of the Guardians. (The Christmas movie with Jack Frost – not the Marvel movie.) There is a scene where North asks Jack: “What’s your center?” Jackfrost is, understandably, confused. In the moments that follow, North reveals that his center is…
It is rare that life’s current g r a d u a l l y changes for me. Life’s current shifts rapidly. It isn’t like the ocean tide creeping up the shore until it swells to its fullest. There’s a period of pause and then a flurry – a whirlwind,…
Happy New Year, everyone! New Year is supposed to mean New You, right? It’s the time we get to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. Get rid of the junk. Remove the toxicity. Dream. Set forth a plan. In essence, it’s a do-over. For some people, that…
*finishes baking all of the squash* *pulls out all of the gingerbread cookies* Happy Holidays! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I’ve got the hot cocoa, holiday jewelry, and Christmas music in full swing at Joyful Headquarters. I am scheming what to make for baked goods, where decorations will go, what…
What does happiness mean to you? What does it look like? Happiness is a journey, not a destination. It is the culmination of many items or moments that bring us joy. It even means learning to love yourself and your own presence enough to find joy in just “being.” It…