New Beginnings
kdillon2011-06-03T12:30:43+00:00This week I have felt every emotion possible as a result of finalizing my divorce. It has been a hard week, but by last night I felt more like myself. I was relaxed and at
Embracing a New Dream at Any Age
kdillon2011-05-19T11:56:50+00:00"What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from." ~T. S. Eliot It is an honor for me to receive
Serendipity or Zemblanity?
kdillon2011-03-16T13:27:46+00:00Serendipity -noun 1. an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. 2. good fortune; luck In the summer of 2008 I woke up to a day filled with preparing for a triathlon. I was so
International Women’s Day: Who Inspires You?
kdillon2011-03-08T10:33:51+00:00Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. It is a day to celebrate achievements of women around the world, and about recognizing women's rights and empowerment. So many women came before us to
Happiness: It’s a Choice We Can Each Make for Ourselves
kdillon2011-02-22T10:28:34+00:00Happiness: how do we feel it more often and hold onto it longer? I believe it isn't an elusive emotion, but something we attain by recognizing small, joyful moments throughout the day. Stringing those moments
How are You Traveling Through Life?
kdillon2011-01-25T18:14:49+00:00When I hear about someone behaving in a hostile manner, witness rage, or read anything written that is filled with hate, I pause. I pause and remember the person attacking others is not happy. This
5 Tips for Being Happy
kdillon2010-08-18T14:17:24+00:00Yesterday a few people in my life disappointed me. The more I thought about the situations that had occurred, the more I became upset. By dinnertime my frustration level was high and I found myself
Gratitude: Discovering the Small Joys in Life
kdillon2010-07-23T10:17:24+00:00Wednesday I wrote about feeling grateful in the face of a challenge. Readers left wonderful comments with examples of gratitude they felt as a result of a challenge. It was very inspiring to read. Thank
Gratitude: A List of 10 Blessings in the Face of a Challenge
kdillon2010-07-21T09:06:00+00:00Gratitude: to possess this quality makes life richer. Yet there are times in life when a personal challenge makes feeling grateful difficult. When struggling, it is easy to become consumed with negativity. However,
Celebrating Each Step
kdillon2010-07-12T08:00:34+00:00Last month I raced in the Annapolis Zooma Half Marathon. It was an incredibly hot and humid day. My training leading up to the race was not what I would have liked and