Repurposing has its purposes. Look a new at some of the items you’ve collected over your lifetime. Now’s the time to make way for the new in your life.

Just before dawn, we heard the musical wake-up call. This time, it was David’s gentle voice that echoed through our tent door. “Jambo, Jambo,” he said, greeting us with the traditional hot tea, coffee and warm biscuits. We turned on our flashlights to help guide him for the sun was not yet awake.

"Stay home," they say. What better way to protect and give thanks for our health, than to be asked to relax at home. This is not an interruption, this is an opportunity.  I encourage all of you to cherish your health and enjoy this time by rekindling a new appreciation for yourself and your home.

As we settled into the seats of the bush plane, we learned that they do not fly in high altitude. Looking out the windows was like being inside a most spectacular nature movie except this was real.

During this season of uncertainty, surround yourself with creative inspiration.

“Rise early,” said Lesse, our host, during our Maasai dinner. “The sunrise over Mt. Kilimanjaro is not to be missed.”

Many travel long distances to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro's glorious stature. When she began to reveal herself through the heavy barrier of morning clouds, her majestic beauty was beyond anything we could imagine.

Joy is sharing the gift of love and kindness with others. Pass on the gift of love and embrace the joy of sharing. 

It is the beginning of a new decade. Take time to create and enjoy the essence of beauty that surrounds us, whether it be in nature, design, food or fabrics.

This Thanksgiving, I challenge us all to take time to share a selfless act of kindness with others.