“The moment we begin to seek love, love begins to seek us. And to save us.” — Paulo Coehlo, from his book, “By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept” More gorgeous, wise quotes from Paulo Coelho are in this gallery. You can also check out “Paulo Coelho Dances with Angels,” the interview yours…

After reading my “Yes” post yesterday (yes!terday?), a friend directed me to a hilarious and inspiring graduation speech the ever-brilliant Stephen Colbert gave to Knox College in 2006. In it, he encourages graduates to say yes. It’s all funny and great, but here’s one of my favorite parts: “…saying “yes” begins things. Saying “yes” is how things…

 A friend and I were walking down the street yesterday, talking about our mutual tendency to, when a good thing happens in our lives, instead of embracing it, say “but….” As in, “I have this great new apartment possibility, but… maybe it’s not really right” or, “I met a fantastic guy I love, but….” “I won a million dollars!…

Last week I shared my life motto, “Essayons” (“Let us try”).  But I know – even without the guilt of a “just do it” philosophy, it’s not so easy.  How can we keep trying when life feels heavy and difficult?  We offer some of our go-to how-to-try ideas: From Holly: 1.  Clean your desk.  Take…

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