Friendship

I don't know what I'd do without my cats. They can be delightfully affectionate companions who can instantly lower your stress levels in almost tangible ways.

To me, loving animals is not just only about how they make us feel. It's an act of seeing them with as much compassion and clarity that we can at the time.

June is "Adopt-A-Cat" Month! Why not consider adding one of these delightful/funny/calming/curious creatures to your life?

Life begins to feel shallow if we're not filling it with anything else except ourselves. Reach out to someone you love. Find something to be passionate about.

Food is something we all have in common. It comforts us. Cooking and sharing food is one of the most "human" things we do. It's about connection.

Next time we're tempted to judge or demonize others, imagine walking in their shoes. We don't have to agree. Just seek to understand--and be kind.

For many of us, there is a running dialogue with ourselves and it isn't always very positive. Why do we treat ourselves with such disdain?

Valentine's Day was my reminder that I was very much single. I can't remember how it happened but one day my best friend and roommate decided we were going to celebrate friendship and love in our own weird way.