I would travel first-class on the Orient Express, enjoying its luxury, ambiance and decadent affairs . The route would be the same as on Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. The iconic route would depart from Paris, France and travel through Lausanne, Switzerland, Simplon Pass, Switzerland, Milan, Italy, with a stop in Venice, Italy,…
Understanding Confidence: More Than Just a Facade
There isn’t really any one person I know who is truly confident in themselves, comfortable in their own skin, while self-assured in their abilities and qualities. I know some wonderful, talented people but struggle with maintaining confidence in a society that can wear a person down. As well, every person has a dark side, hidden…
Empowering Strategies: A Return To Joy
What strategies do I use to cope with negative feelings? In life, there is suffering. The only way I can stop suffering is to: Then I let go and trust all will eventually be well. S, 🌻
Engaging Activities For Everyday Joy
Most activities I lose myself in depend on context: S, 🌻
Why I Love These Movies: A Personal Reflection
I enjoy watching movies while cooking and cleaning. There are many movies I’ve watched more than 5 times. Star Wars is part of my fabric of bring. Out of Africa – at 16 years old, this movie opened up repressed grief and loss – I cried in the theatre, coming out of the theatre and…
Am I Superstitious?
Am I superstitious? Not really. I walk under ladders. We own a black cat. I do knock on wood – my head – when everything seems to be going smoothly and I’d like it to remain that way. S, 🌻 This is Georgie, our black cat – sitting on a ladder. 😎
Which Animal Represents Me? Tiger – Hear Me Roar!
Originally Published: March 11th, 2025 2026 Which animal do I compare myself to? I have a great story about this. In 1997, I attended a 28 day program for my alcoholism. This was my first introduction to therapy of any kind and I finally find words to match the emotions locked deep within my heart….
A Letter To My 100-Year-Old Self
Originally Published: March 10th, 2025 2026 Dear Stephanie, I hope you and Michael have lived on a cruise ship like you spoke of, then settled on a small island in Thailand to live out the rest of your days on earth. I hope you start each morning with meditation and a gentle yoga practice on…