David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. – You know, when you zoom out and look at life, it’s easy to get caught up in the big stuff. Major milestones, huge decisions, the big “aha!” moments.
I’ve been thinking about this recently as I’ve been working on my next book. I found myself reflecting on the day my first book was published.
While the actual publication itself was exciting, there were millions of moments before it. Writing in the middle of the night (for a while it was the only time I could find), how my partner and my family supported me writing it, the feedback I received from friends in my early drafts, the days spent editing, the highs and lows, rejections from publishers, writing in coffee shops, writing in the park when it was sunny, and much more. Continue reading
The Angels – If you were to watch a kitty sitting in a sunny spot in the house, a dog taking a nap near a family gathering, or a child playing with something that has captured their full attention, you would witness moments of complete and utter contentment. You would see souls entirely centered in the here and now, appreciating where they are and who is around them. Watching them, you too might sink into a delicious state of contentment, where – if for only a few moments – all is right with your world. 
Cheryl Richardson – I’ve just come in from a run through our neighborhood on this beautiful, spring morning. We’ve had rain here all week, which we really needed, and it’s good to have the sun back for a visit.