Desperately Needed – Laughter

Recent travels have placed me in the presence of friends full of laughter. As a result, my spirit became light, my body – energized, and my heart – hope-filled. My journey became light in their midst.  The impact of humor and laughter grabbed me when...

Worry – The Rocky Way

Recently I have had the opportunity to worry about issues related to my work and my family. Worry seems to come so naturally. Whenever I think negatively into the future, many "what ifs" emerge. These give me ample fuel to stoke my mind's imagination...

Let Loose and Laugh!

Laughter resonated throughout the room. Here I was in Kazakhstan at a medical conference belly laughing with doctors from all over Central Asia on "talent night." Great musical talent predominated but the most fun came from playful merriment. I enjoyed and...

Worry – The Rocky Way

Recently I have had the opportunity to worry about issues related to my work and my family. Worry seems to come so naturally. Whenever I think negatively into the future, many "what ifs" emerge. These give me ample fuel to stoke my mind's imagination...

What Kind of Happiness?

She was much too happy. The cashier at a local convenience store greeted everyone so cheerfully as she performed her duties. "Are you always this happy?" I asked approaching the cash register. "Of course," she replied, "I only have so many...