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Dear Diana,
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
~Lao Tzu
February is probably one of my favorite months. I suppose it has to do with the fact that February can be thought of as the month of love. When people ask me what my higher power is, my usual answer is that my higher power is love. What else could possibly save the world? I also believe that so much of who we are begins in childhood. My beloved father taught me that whenever confronted by a challenging or difficult person, the best thing would be to "smother them with love." It's difficult to hold on to anger when someone is smothering you with love, compassion, and kindness.
Many will agree that 2025 has been off to a rough start. As a resident of California, even those of us not directly affected by the fires were still distressed: many of us know someone who was affected directly or indirectly. It's been so touching how people have come together to help and be present for one another; however, the veil of grief is felt throughout the state—which has been so short of rain. We've had many evacuees in our town and my heart goes out to them. All the outpouring of love is only a reminder of the importance of the coming together of the collective.
In addition, I thought this would also be a good time to review an upbeat book, called The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The art of making the most of every moment, the Japanese way. The book provides ideas on looking for the light in the darkness. I hope you enjoy my review.
Happy month of love. May you be blessed and surrounded by love!
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