Bienvenidos a mi “Rincón de reflexiones”. En este espacio reiremos de felicidad y quizá algunas veces de tristeza pero siempre nuestro objetivo será el descubrir y aprender algo nuevo acerca de nosotros y de la vida, pues somos visitantes en este hermoso planeta y nuestro objetivo es gozar nuestra existencia así como aprender al máximo de las lecciones que se nos presenten.

These last few days have truly been ones of "reflection." I look back at this year and I make a mental timeline of all the wonderful goals achieved and even the setbacks.  Both have been significant.  The transformation, although subtle, that has occured due to life experiences is noted.  I most definitely cannot go back to how I was before.

DALLAS -- Para Lázaro Terry Manrique, la palabra libertad tiene un significado realmente especial, para él es, incluso, un concepto relativamente nuevo, ya que en su país de origen, la conocía solamente en un sentido teórico.

A few years ago, I decided that I was no longer going to stress over buying Christmas presents for everyone on my list. It is exhausting and stressful. I decided that I would show my appreciation of them when the moment presented itself. For example, if I saw something in a store that I know someone would really enjoy, I would buy it for them if I knew that it would make them happy. I believe in showing love and appreciation all year, rather than just the holidays and birthdays.