A Blog by Adrienne Wallace

Just Ask.... The other day I was asked how it is that I am so drawn to the image of Buddah and I responded. " It is a very peaceful image for me." There is a bit of a smile ...or not, but the face looks content and even like a baby. What well person can be upset with a baby? I also cannot help but think of a flower and the humility of growth when I see the image of Buddah. There are several Buddah statues throughout my home. They soften my already softly and thoughtfully appointed living, working, bathing and sleeping spaces. They are comfortable places to be. Buddah was a prince that gave up all of his wordly possessions to have an ultimate peace. All the trappings ...given away. With that thought, I also shared that a flower is something that I wonder if any one human being could be upset with. I think it is nearly impossible to do that too. Perhaps this is because we all know that flowers, as commonplace as they are, do not just occur. They are a part of a miracle. I i...

Things fall apart often and we should expect that or nothing at all.  It's quite natural and we are a part of nature.  Transition is a part of living. No changes ...no worthwhile life. Sitting here in the middle of summer and looking at the leaves that had dried and fallen to the ground  in my backyard  while  I watched over playtime, my niece declared "It's going to be fall soon!"  I smiled at her and said " You're 5 years old, don't rush it..you'll have to go back to school!" She responded, " I know! I get to start first grade and I'm going to be the youngest in my class. I love school!" Who can argue with that embrace of transition, a positive spin, optimism and enthusiasm? Lesson  - When things seem   to fall apart (and they often will)...be optimistic as to what opportunities and new experiences come with the change. Better than that, here is a list of 10 things to do when things fall apart. Be it an illness, job lo...