In my previous blog, I talked about the seasons of life. Of how witnessing the trees being stripped of their leaves, only to regain their beautiful lushness in the following seasons, reminded me that regardless of how ‘barren’ I might feel when the seasons of life...

I was admiring a dear friend’s beautiful home a few months back and was particularly impressed by a statuesque Japanese tree that her lovely porch looked out on. As her home is nestled in the bustling city of Amsterdam, having this outdoor serenity is quite...