Tomato Turmoil

I'm struggling a bit today with accepting the security of my new living space. Someone stole my potted tomato plant from my back porch a couple days ago. I put a lot of energy into keeping it alive and caring for it. It saddens me that someone would just take something that was so important to me.

I know that I can always grow another one, but it stinks that I won't get anymore fresh tomatoes this season.

Your support is appreciated. If anyone in Phoenix/Tempe, AZ has tomatoes growing, I would be so happy to take a few off your hands. :)

Finding Your Happy Place: Part 6

Judge Not

It is important for us to learn to understand and accept each others' differences. Each and every person is raised with different values, customs, and norms. All of these shape who we are and we change who we become throughout our lives.

Finding Your Happy Place: Part 5

Make Haste to Be Kind

My Grandmother has always been an outstanding example of what it means to be kind. She is constantly doing something nice for someone. She makes pillows for patients at a cancer hospital. She takes care of her neighbors houses and mail collection when they are gone on vacation. She buys food, clothing, and even gasoline for her friends and family on a regular basis. She smiles.  She always has something nice to say and can make conversation with anyone she meets.

For all of these reasons, my grandmother makes friends everywhere she goes, on the bus into the city, in a crowded restaurant waiting for service, in the line for security at the airport, at the park, and even at the grocery store. These simple actions are a big part of what helps her to feel happy. And it's easy as pie, which means you can do it too.

You may think you can't because it seems it will cost you time and money, but it doesn't have too. Simply smiling at someone, or using nice phrases upon arrival and departure(good morning, thanks for all the help, your service was excellent, you smell nice, etc.)  can make a big impact on someone's day, and can make you feel super. See my post about smiles.

Do nice things for others, expecting nothing in return and your soul and spirit will benefit.