“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions”.-His Holiness the Dalai Lama Today is International Happiness Day, which is set aside with the intention of making the planet a happier place to live, on which kindness reigns supreme, nature is championed and people feel treasured. As far as I can see,…

On my way to the gym, after seeing a mid afternoon therapy client, I stopped at Wawa (a convenience store like 7-11) in the Philly suburb of Warminster, Pennsylvania to get a protein bar to boost my flagging energy and blood sugar. I walked up to the counter where Theodore who manned the register referred to me…

This morning, I am gazing at the skin on the inside of my left forearm and shoulder that are embellished with beautiful designs placed there lovingly by a new friend named Jennie Walsh. Jennie is a skilled artist using the substance called henna. The canvas is the human.  It is composed of plant matter that when left on the…

      Smiling the morning after what I would like to think of as an annual foray into fun and service combined. I spent a few hours yesterday at the Philadelphia Flower Show with a group of dedicated volunteers who are part of an organization called Sara’s Smiles: Lift The Cloud, Inspire the Joy. After last…

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