There once was a wise old woman who wandered the countryside spreading love, understanding and healing.

One day, as she passed near a village, she was approached by a man who told her of a sick child nearby. He beseeched her to help this child...

Susan notes: at Christmas, when I was a young girl, my mother used to read me this story from a beautiful picture book.

I remember how it made me feel at once terribly sad and tearfully joyful.

I could imagine the poor little girl cold and alone, seeking comfort from a few matches, the only possesions she had...

Guest blog post by Lydia Criss Mays, Ph.D.

If you live in the United States, you know November has a focus on giving thanks, specifically on Thanksgiving Day.

If you live outside of the USA, think lots of turkey basting, potato mashing, parade watching, and camaraderie. The "thanks giving" part of Thanksgiving Day got us thinking about ways to see beautiful.