Monday, December 3, 2012



In the palm of your hand. 

I woke up this morning with the phrase "in the palm of my hand" running over and over in my head. Here's where it took me: 

If you have an open heart and can block out all the noise that can consume you, you can return to the simple things and realize that all you really need can easily fit in palm of your hand - Love. Be open. Be kind. Have faith. Be generous. Forgive.

What do you hold in the palm of your hand?

Thursday, November 29, 2012


Just Keep Swimming

The past six months I have been very lucky – more often than not, I feel connected to the Universe, tapped into the Divine and just generally in the flow. But, of course, there are times when I’m not. I’m not sure why, maybe fear and ego get in the way but there are days – sometimes many in a row – when I feel like everything I’ve learned and all the hard work I’ve done just flies out the window. It frustrates me that it’s not often clear how I got kicked out of the flow and that can rarely point to one specific thing that gets me back to where I need to be. I wish I could, so that I had some secret recipe to keep the positivity going and zap me right back when I’m struggling.

The best I can do when I’m feeling that way is to meditate, laugh at myself and ask for guidance. And, if I jump outside my own head for a bit, doing things like sneaking love notes into secret places and taking the time to help someone else can help get be back too. Above all, I know that the ultimate fix is just trusting that whatever muck I’m in at the moment is temporary and I’ll soon be back swimming in the flow. I have to remember…just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.

How do you get back in the flow when fear, ego and the general messiness of life make you feel disconnected?

Tuesday, November 20, 2012







Fear is a Liar.

Fear lied to me.
It told me things.
Like not good enough.
Unlovable. Unattractive. Insignificant. Weak. And Unworthy.
Fear lied to me.
Told me to build walls.
Called me back when I should have moved forward.
Should have run. Should have believed.
Fear robbed me of me.
It spoke to me in a voice all too familiar. But used words that weren't my own.
And it led me nowhere. Fast.
Fear is a liar.
I am the truth.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Saw this license plate on the road this week. <3

What a week.

What a week I've had. I've been spreading love all around - from IKEA to the grocery store to newspaper stands. I've gotten so much nice feedback from friends and strangers and such amazing confirmation that this project - whatever it ultimately becomes - was the perfect thing for me to do at this exact moment in my life. 

And, the perfect way to end the week is being mentioned in Amy Oscar's blog post. How cool! Thanks Amy, I'm a big fan.

http://amyoscar.com/inspiration-fridays/inspiration-friday-on-saturday-november-10-2012/#comments

The story continues...


Saturday, November 10, 2012

Baby steps.

I spread some love in Pennsylvania, yesterday. I slipped a note under my bill at a restaurant. When I walked outside, I expected the waitress (or server? what am I supposed to call her?) to come running out behind me saying something like, "I think this is yours." or "What is this?" or "Why did you leave this for me." But she didn't. Hope she liked it, she looked like she was distracted and not having a great day.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Donna Summer and the secret agent.

I sent two love notes out into the world today. One went in a package I sent to Gazelle (sold my old Blackberry; I'm now a devout iPhone fan) and the other I just slipped into the mailbox where I dropped the package. I felt like a secret agent.

When I got in my car this morning, the Donna Summer song, "I'm coming out" was on the radio. I just sat there and laughed. Especially when she sang this part - "I'm spreadin love, There's no need to fear. And I just feel so glad, Every time I hear, I'm coming out!"

Nice sense of humor, Universe. Yes, I'm out. Out spreading the love, that is.




Day One. Nervous.

It's Thursday, November 8th. Day one. I'm nervous but excited to embark on this project.

The idea to leave inspiring love notes for strangers came to me a few weeks ago when I was in a park in Philadelphia handing out candy for one of my clients. Most people were kind and friendly, others walked out of their way to avoid me and some wouldn't even make eye contact. I'm not the least bit shy but it's still a pretty uncomfortable experience to just walk up to complete strangers, say hello and hand them a few pieces of candy. When I first started, I had to force myself to do it - then, after about 20 minutes, I loved it. I had an excuse to engage everyone - that day I spoke to nearly every type of person I could imagine. From those who looked like high-powered executives to a group of bike messengers (by far the most fun I had all day; I loved those guys!) to a few teenagers who were clearly homeless. The one person who really got to me was a man who was probably in his 70s. He was walking with his head down and looking sad. I put on my best smile and went right up to him. He was annoyed at first but when I said, "you look like you're having a bad day, want a piece of candy?" He smiled and immediately dropped his guard. In fact, I spent the next 20 minutes talking to him and laughing. It was just a few minutes and a few pieces of candy, but I felt really great when he walked away. About 30 minutes later, he came through the park again, walked right up to me and told me that he hadn't been able to stop thinking about me and the kindness I showed him. I'd saved his day! (He also told me that I was beautiful and witty, which meant more to me than I could ever explain. He saved my day, too!).

On my way home that day, I thought about how happy it's always made me to help people. Get to know me and you'll see the pattern. It's very clear. I love to help and to connect people to others who can help them.

You should also know that the past year has been really tough for me. I've soared with hope and I've been in a ball on the floor sobbing, asking the Universe to either fix me or take me outta here. It's been a roller coaster ride, and it's not quite over yet. Through it all, I have been amazed at how just the right people have come to me with love, words of inspiration and hope. People from my past who have surprised and overwhelmed me and new people who offered me an instant connection. Every one of them have helped to change my life and are helping me become the girl that's been hiding inside me. It's by far the sweetest, most profound part of life that I've discovered in my 43 years. And now I want to pass it on.

I hope that the notes I leave bring a smile, spark a positive thought and maybe even start someone on a path to change their lives.

If you're reading this because you've gotten one of my notes, I'd love to hear how it affected you. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me.

With love,

Me

(I am also inspired by Amanda Oaks and her Kind Bombs at kindovermatter.com. Check her out. She's wonderful.)