by Mary | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why do we need a specific day to focus on happiness? If you take a look at history, happiness has always ranked pretty high in importance. The Founding Fathers of the United States included “The Pursuit of Happiness” as an inalienable right in their...
by Mary | Dec 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s Christmas Eve. A day of dancing between wonder and stress. A few days ago, I promised myself I’d pause on Christmas Eve to “get centered,” to put things in perspective by reflecting on the good — in myself, in others, and all around the world. So, this...
by Mary | Sep 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Imagine being a child and saying goodbye to your parent who is going off to war? Or being a parent, and saying goodbye to your child before you head off to combat…not knowing for sure when you’ll get home, or if you even will. When SW:S was asked to hold a retreat...
by Mary | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Chasing meaning is better for your health than avoiding discomfort.” – Kelly McGonigal “I never leave my house…” No matter how many times we hear these words from veterans arriving at our SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreats, it is always a...
by Mary | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Who are your heroes? How can you emulate them? Today I write in honor of one of my heroes, my favorite author of all time, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I rarely state a favorite of anything, preferring to keep the possibilities for unyielding love wide open. I find it...
