I was at the local drug store early in the morning – pre-dawn.  Not moving quickly or feeling particularly peppy, and no one else appeared to be, either.  But as I checked out, the clerk said with a smile, “Have a good morning and be well.”  It made me smile back.  I replied, “I know you have to say that, but it’s really nice that you do.”   The young woman said, “No, I like to.  If you’re happy, I’m happy.”

A friend titled a recent email this way, and I love it!  How do we make that happen, a very meaningful 2015?  A great way is to forget about resolutions (those grand goals sticky with guilt), and instead set intentions. 

Do you meditate every day?  Me neither.  I used to feel like a “remedial meditator,” just not getting it right.  Once I found mindfulness meditation, where you don’t have to empty your brain but instead simply allow yourself to notice what your brain pays attention to, moment-by-moment, I finally felt like I could “do” meditation.

 “All you need is love…and coffee.”  I saw this on a mug that was at a holiday party last week.  It was given in the gift exchange.  I didn’t get it, but oh well.  I got the message.