Have you heard of glimmers? I just learned they are small moments that make us feel a sense of joy, happiness, calm, connection, peace or gratitude. They are the little things we notice that instantly elevate our mood, even when we are feeling down. Research suggests that the ability to notice and appreciate glimmers canContinue reading “Glimmers”
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Collective Joy
I have said before that JOY is my favorite word in the English language. I like it for its impact in just a few letters. I love to play it in Words with Friends or Scrabble because I feel as if I am sharing a little bit of joy with my opponent. And, I challengeContinue reading “Collective Joy”
The Balm We Need
My dear friend, and inspirational poet, Naomi Shihab Nye spent the weekend in Chestertown as the Main Event of the 15th Annual Kent County Poetry Festival. Naomi describes herself as a “wandering poet” and I was so thrilled to have her wander back to the Eastern Shore with gratitude to the Kent Cultural Alliance. SheContinue reading “The Balm We Need”
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