Every day since the passing of our beautiful son Vincent, I tell my self (through my daily tears) to take one day at a time, stay the course, keep the Faith, focus on the blessings and keep moving forward with an open Heart. And I find myself sharing those words with our customers, encouraging them to do the same because honestly…everyone has pain they carry whether it’s obvious or not. What’s been so heartwarming for me is that often, when they come back in, many people tell with me those words touched their Heart that day and helped them feel more hopeful and a bit more uplifted and for me, that’s one of the greatest compliments I can think of.

As always, I credit my Mother for being my inspiration and an example of living her Life from a place of Loving intention and I am eternally grateful for her wisdom.

At the end of the day, it will always be simple kindness and the Heart to Heart connections between people that heals everyone, whether we realize it or not. Reminding each other not to get gobbled up by the woes of despair but rather…staying focused on the Light and the kindness…that will always be the answer because ultimately…that’s what connects us all. The Light is and will always be the greatest power within each of us…and one that goes far beyond this earthly world. Peace.