by Fran | Joy, Spirituality
If I told you that one small act of kindness, giving lipstick to women on the brink of death, could help keep them alive, would you find it hard to believe? And if I told you that this specific group of women was in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp when the...
by Fran | Gardening, Spirituality
After spending enough time on all fours digging, planting, and weeding, and hanging out with other gardeners, you often hear them commenting on how they can spend hours in the garden and not even know it. They use words like, “Zen state,” “being in the zone,”...
by Fran | Gardening, Spirituality
Years ago when Prince Charles mentioned that he talked to his plants, people rolled their eyes. Only those of us who worked with or had a connection with them knew why talking to plants really can make a difference- for both you and your plants. I’ve been doing...
by Fran | Connections, Creativity, Spirituality
Did you ever contemplate why you feel so happy after you’ve given to others? Or have you ever observed individuals who give so naturally and who seem to be filled with joy and purpose? If you’ve ever wondered Why Giving To Others Makes Us Happy (or even if...