Life is filled with many twists, turns and detours. Sometimes the destination you were once heading towards is not the place where you are meant to be, so you just have to enjoy the ride and remain open; open to life, to love, to growth, and to all the possibilities…

When you decide to do what’s best for you, it’s okay to experience feelings of grief, sadness or emptiness. The best decision isn’t always easy to make. You might decide to leave a job that is no longer fulfilling and instead making you miserable. You might decide to leave a…

One day all of the pieces will fit. You will realize why some chapters had to close and certain people had to go. You will realize why things had to happen the way they did and why you had to go through the struggles you went through. It can be…

Let go, and let go with grace; More love, blessings and goodness will fill that space. Let go of the things that are beyond your control; Make room for more light & the things that feed your soul. The Universe will give you exactly what you need; So move forward in faith, always believe. More days filled with laughter and joy will come; Like after every dark night, we are welcomed by the Sun. — Charlene Lobarbio

This past year has been a sobering reminder of the beauty and fragility of life. Today is a gift, and tomorrow is never promised. So love, and love fiercely. Forgive, and forgive often. Fail, and fail forward. Dream, and dream big. Because in the end, it is better to have…

We who care too much and feel too deeply. Who are overly forgiving and stay longer than we should. We who dare to be vulnerable and bear the weight of other people’s pain. Who continuously strive to help others, even during times when we are the ones in need of…

I am learning to live between effort and surrender. I do my best and hope for what I want, but I embrace the possibilities of the future with an open mind and an open heart. Through the art of surrender, I move from outer turmoil to inner peace. By letting go of…

“You, yourself, more than anyone else in the universe, deserve your love and affection.” — Buddha Today I encourage you to do more of the things that make you happy. After all — how can you be the best partner, son/daughter, sibling, friend, worker, parent, etc.. if your cup…