Planning an event, as I have found out, can be as easy or as hard as you want to make it.  I have lost count of the number of times I have been stressed over planning a party only to have it go one of two ways.  My advice don’t stress too much, you will only make yourself unhappy by trying to please everyone and you can’t please everyone! I think this comes down to me being a little older now and not being too concerned about what might happen.  If anything is going to go wrong, then it will,…

Joy often hides in the smallest, everyday moments—like, a shared laugh, or the sound of birds at dawn. By slowing down and noticing these simple pleasures, you can cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and happiness. Sometimes, the simplest moments hold the deepest wisdom. Let your thoughts settle, and clarity will find you. Paying attention to ordinary moments trains us to live in the present Happiness isn’t always found in milestones or grand achievements. It’s often tucked into the ordinary rhythms of life—the smell of the rain, the warmth of a soft blanket, or seeing the smile of someone you…