“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” —Paulo Coelho There is something magical about having a dream. A dream gives us something to reach toward. It awakens possibility within us and whispers that perhaps there is more waiting just beyond what we can presently see. Sometimes it is not even the fulfillment of the dream that excites us most—it is knowing that fulfillment is possible. Yet dreams can also test us. One of the biggest ki

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu I thought of those words often over the last few weeks as I traveled a couple of thousand miles. As I was nudged to go to Canada, I received several confirmations that showed me that it was the right decision. I visited a friend there who I had only communicated with online for almost a decade. Like myself, he was a kidney transplant recipient from a brother. As we sat and chatted, I knew I was there to del

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced .”-Soren Kierkegaard How much of our lives do we spend trying to fix ourselves? We convince ourselves that when we become more successful, more spiritual, more patient, more loving, or more accomplished, then we will finally be enough. We search for the next book, the next class, the next healing, believing that somewhere just beyond our reach is the version of ourselves that deserves happiness. But what

“I may not be a millionaire in my bank account, but I’m a millionaire when it comes to doing what I enjoy.” – 2001 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Walter Ostanek When most people think about wealth, they immediately picture money. We are taught from a young age that success is measured by the size of our paycheck, the house we own, or the car we drive. Yet some of the happiest people in the world possess very little materially, while some who have accumulated vast fortunes s

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson When we give in to anger, we are robbing ourselves of the opportunity to allow peace to win. Anger is a natural human emotion. It can alert us that something feels unfair, that a boundary has been crossed, or that a wound within us is asking to be healed. The problem isn't that we become angry. The problem comes when we choose to stay there. Emerson's quote is a beautiful reminder

"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." – Suzy Kassem Whenever I come across a quote from someone unfamiliar to me, I enjoy learning about the person behind the words. Suzy Kassem is a writer, philosopher, and filmmaker who believes that the greatest obstacle to success is not failure—it is the fear that lives within us. That thought resonated deeply with me. How many dreams have quietly slipped away, not because they were impossible, but because someone convinc

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 There are moments in every life when the road ahead seems uncertain. We pray for guidance, ask for signs, and long for reassurance that everything will work out. Yet often the answer we receive is not an explanation—it is an invitation to trust. The dictionary defines trust as relying on the truthfulness, abil

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” —Aristotle We cannot see light itself; we only see the sources of light and what the light reveals. Think about that for a moment. We see the sun. We see the flame of a candle. We see the stars sparkling against the night sky. We see the glow of a lamp illuminating a room. Yet light itself becomes known to us through its interaction with the world around us. Perhaps spiritual light works much the same w

"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts." — Marcus Aurelius We spend so much of our lives searching for happiness. We look for it in relationships, accomplishments, possessions, adventures, recognition, and sometimes even in spiritual experiences. We tell ourselves, “When this happens, I will be happy. When I have enough money. When I meet the right person. When I reach my goal. When this difficult season ends. When everything finally falls into

"The information you consume each day is the soil from which your future thoughts grow." — James Clear We pay a great deal of attention to what we put into our physical bodies. We read labels, consider ingredients, talk about nutrition, and try to make choices that will give us energy and help our bodies function at their best. Yet how often do we give that same consideration to what we are feeding our minds? What you read, watch, listen to, and engage with every day become