This quote by Robert Francis Kennedy about tragedy being a tool for the living is particularly inspiring today as images of the Oklahoma tornado tragedy are omnipresent. My heart is in Oklahoma.
Breast Cancer Quotes & Inspiration
Love of Nature – Frank Lloyd Wright
This Frank Lloyd Wright quote about the importance of studying, loving and staying close to nature is a Silver Lining today. I read it this morning and proceeded to spend the entire day outside, loving and staying close to nature!
Friday Photos: Animal Kingdom – Santa Barbara Zoo
It has been a spring filled with animals, which equates to a spring filled with Silver Linings. I am always happiest when I spend time with animals. Their beauty, spirit and sense of presence always inspires me. It fills my heart with joy that Suddenly Seven has the same affinity for the magical world of animals,… Continue reading Friday Photos: Animal Kingdom – Santa Barbara Zoo
The Sole Purpose of Life – Carl Jung
This quote by Carl Jung gives me goosebumps. Thinking about kindling “a light in the darkness of mere being” is, I wholeheartedly believe, one of the greatest Silver Linings in life. I hope that it inspires you as much as it does me!
Armchair Travel
Tulip Fields in the Netherlands. Image credit: Allard Schager As many of you know, we are a traveling family. I love being out in the world! Yesterday, I was at lunch with some beautiful, well-traveled women who shared their experiences in India, Mexico, Australia and the like. It was so inspiring! The Silver Lining is that even though… Continue reading Armchair Travel
Give Up Being Perfect – Anna Quindlen
Anna Quindlen is one of my favorite writers. I think that she nailed it with this one! It is indeed hard – one of the hardest things for me! – to give up being perfect or even the idea of doing some things perfectly. However, when I do, the clouds part and Silver Linings appear. Wish… Continue reading Give Up Being Perfect – Anna Quindlen
Vision – Thomas Edison
In last week’s New York Times, I read this quote and just had to share it with you.
Running the Day – Jim Rohn
In Honor of National Nurse's Week – Maya Angelou
In honor of National Nurse’s Week, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite nurse-esque quotes. This one from Maya Angelou is one of my all-time faves – and is certainly transcends nursing and even healthcare for that matter!
Friday Photos: On the Road Again
The last couple of weeks have been planes trains and automobiles. My oh my. There was one week that I was in five different beds in six days. Seriously. That’s a little much, I think (understatment of 2013!). The Silver Lining is that I’ve been on the road for all kinds of amazing and wonderful things. As… Continue reading Friday Photos: On the Road Again