Easter is the perfect time to honour the spirit of renewal and hope. Just as spring gives birth to new life and a new day comes at dawn, so too I believe, kindness can sprout from the depths of each and every human heart and grow into a flower of love. The dream is that the seeds from each flower will multiply until a garden of colorful bloom creates a veritable sea of blossoming love that spreads within family, out into community and throughout the world.

Why love? Because it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do for a living or where you live in the world, sharing a kind word or a loving gesture with people (and animals), dearest to you and those nearest to you, even over the ‘wires’ all around the world, makes   you   feel   good! Who truly doesn’t want to feel good?
So – if you like to ‘feel the love’ then you guessed it, ‘share the love’!

There are many things in life that we have no control over but love is not one of them. Kindness and love comes straight from the heart and when it comes to LOVE, we have FREE WILL and we have a CHOICE.

Share the dream with me. It is a wonderful world out there and it’s getting better with YOU in it! Together we can turn a ‘blossoming’ DREAM into REALITY. The reality begins right now with you and I.

In the spirit of love,
~Lesia S.

If you know me, you know that humour is one of my personal values. Someone just sent me this and I want to share. Let’s see if I can get a chuckle out of you.

Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn’t find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said, “Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish Whiskey!” Miraculously, a parking place appeared. Paddy looked up again and said, “Never mind, I found one.”

The moral? Stop at nothing to have fun today!
Enjoy

~Lesia S.

Today it may be raining outside but the sun shines bright in my heart when I think of the women in my life.

I take a moment to celebrate you, my dear Mother. For you, life and family was one and the same. All your life, you imparted skills, encouragement and faith that propelled me in mine. And today you continue to do so through those quiet whispers in my thoughts. Mama, I can’t touch you but your infectious laugh and your love remains in my heart always.

I say hey and thank you my special Sister – for your love, the laughs, the health and cooking tips, our friendship, the memories we’ve made and shared together and not least for being my ‘rock’ and a joy in my life. Rock on Sis!

My lovely Nieces – you exude a youthful energy and creative spirit that rejuvenates me every time we are together.

When I think of you my Mother-in-law, I feel the love! You love to share your food prep know-how and recipes as much as I love to hear them! I enjoy your company and our chats. My wish for you is to keep on keeping on!

To my Sisters-in-law! We don’t often talk or see each other but when we do, it more than makes up for it! You are all strong women with spunk and a good sense of humour. I am happy to have you in my life and look forward to future good times.

Then there are my awesome ‘Sister’ Extended Family & Friends. I can’t imagine what life would have been like without you. You are kind, supportive, strong, fun loving, smart, funny, grounded, beautiful… and the list goes on and on. What makes our friendships so special is how time stands still when it feels like or has actually been forever! Let our friendship continue to withstand the test of time and may there be many wonderful moments in our future.

* On this International Women’s Day I say to all Women young and mature, in our communities and around the world, we are among many things, Ambassadors of Peace, Love and Freedom, which makes today so important to acknowledge and celebrate!

~Lesia S.

You are who I am
Through you I live my passions
You are my very essence
Without you I cannot be true
And truly being is my worth

No one can take you from me
As much as some will try
Others may enrich you
Touch and soothe you
But no other can nurture and love you
As I
                             ~Lesia S.

Honour the Most Precious Valentine, your true original self.

As perhaps the most anticipated time of year is upon us, my hope is that within this year, you’ve experienced love, laughter, peace and prosperity.

May the Holiday Season and 2011, bring more of the same and much of that special richness that only one can experience when living life true.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Peace to All!

~Lesia S.

To all my American Family and Friends

Happy 4^th of July!

~Lesia S.

LIVE – by your values, within your means and like there is no tomorrow

LAUGH – until your belly hurts

LOVE – to no end!

WHY? – Because it’s healthy for you and among other things, economically stimulating for your country.

Happy Canada Day!

~Lesia S.

TO ALL WOMEN

WHO HAVE GIVEN BIRTH TO A CHILD

ACCEPTED THE ROLE OF GODMOTHER TO A CHILD  AND/OR

‘MOTHERED’ SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD

WE CELEBRATE YOU TODAY!

        HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

~Lesia S.

Over this Easter weekend, what has been going through your mind?

Have you been reminiscing about past Easter gatherings?
Are they memories to remember or ones you would rather not?

Are you self-reflecting?
If you are, how are you positioning yourself, as the provider, the teacher, the muse, the victim or who?

Are you thinking about what you believe?

Perhaps what this Holiday means to you?

What you were taught in religious studies?

How teachers, spiritual leaders, family or friends have influenced your beliefs?

Maybe you took this occasion to ponder all the people who have contributed to your successes and to your learning and were meant to be on your life’s continuum for a reason?

What ever it was that went through your mind has influenced what path you will take as you move forward.

May the path you have chosen be a means to a fulfilling and joyful end.

~Lesia S.

TO OUR FELLOW UKRAINIANS AND TO EVERYONE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO THE JULIAN CALENDAR AND WITH ALL OF ITS WONDERFUL TRADITIONS, WE WISH YOU

            Vasaly Sviata  – Happy Holidays

  ~ Lesia S.