Celebrating 600 of you! — If you go by what Google says, 6 represents harmony, 0 new beginnings. As I reach 600 followers, I do feel in harmony and on the verge of a new beginning. Could Google be right? A year ago, my hands were shaking as I hit publish for my first article…

It’s Mother Nature’s way — Winter is a gold mine of psychic power Spiritual forces may be more accessible than at other times. It’s dark Darkness closes the door to distractions. It’s quiet Deep thoughts bubble to the surface. Time stands still We cherish the illusion. We rest And go on to heal. We recharge By reconnecting to a higher power. We reset By finding an old rhythm again, or finding a new one.

For the moments of true happiness — Today, as Thank You Notes starts its hiatus, I would like to share two words that are important to me as they are some key aspects of being happy and enjoying life. Laughter “A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, and a chuckle comes from the…

I am grateful to you all — “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Lovely Readers, I am deeply grateful to all of…

A little kalanchoe plant marked down after the holidays — I went to the big box home improvement store specifically to buy a small bag of potting soil for transplanting some indoor plants. I didn’t even get a shopping cart. I walked directly out the double doors from the main part of the store into the gardening section, where the…

One from the heart and two that will center me — We’re nearly two weeks into the New Year, and I think I finally have a handle on what I want this year to be about. On December 31st, I’m usually full of energy and want to do all of the things. …

3M’s of Gratitude — This morning, a friend challenged a group of us to think of gratitude with the letter M. This was perhaps the easiest of the letters for me, as these three words immediately came to mind: Motherhood, Moments, and Memories. My mom has been my shining role model for my whole…

You can choose words to get through a fresh year too! 🙆🏻‍♀️ — Thanks to a writing prompt by Amanda Laughtland, I chose 3 words to get me through the year. I was a little greedy because it’s only supposed to be 1 word. I couldn’t choose since there were so many things I wanted to work on in 2023! This is something…

Here’s one: Wakamizu — a beautiful aesthetic concept in a tanka on the reflection of a star bouncing in the water in my glass — pouring a glass of water reflects me a star buoyant as a New Year's Day blessed and holy water I bow and drink it up © 2023 selmamartin.com Akemashite omedetto gozaimasu: Happy New Year in Japanese *bowing* Hello, dear friends. Do you like learning new words? …