“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

I have to admit that I really love Christmas: its atmosphere, climate that can catch you in any moment since early December. I always have. For me, it’s time to rest, but not in a ordinary, normal way. To rest and reflect upon the most important things in our lives. Time to take stock of the year ending and plan a new one with hope. Time to enjoy every little moment of the day: a single ray of sunshine before sunset, a spicy tea or coffee, even Christmas shopping. And, last but not least, it’s time to let God – or any other good or faith – be born in our hearts. That’s why I’m so happy about last weekend. It was full of magic that had sneaked into my daily routine. And now I want to share here two things: first, a perfect movie for this pre-Christmas time, and second, photos of a hand-made Christmas wreath. “ The Princess Switch” and “The Princess Switch: Switched Again” I like to watch some sweet, romantic movie from time to time, even better when it’s about Christmas. For this reason...

Have you ever thought about how big the world is? How many people live and fight their little battles every day? How much is happening, every minute, every second of every day?  And why am I mentioning this now, a few days before Christmas? Because Regina Brett , an American author, journalist and inspirational speaker has written a number of books with colourful covers, which tell hundreds, if not thousands, of stories of people who inspire, fight against all odds and love everything and everyone in their lives. And, in my opinion, these books are perfect for a Christmas gift. “Books to inspire you to love yourself, your life and everyone in it.” Regina herself has gone through a lot in her life. Her experience may seem too dificult as for one person, but she never gave up. And now she shows her point of view, her lessons for life and histories of other people in her columns and books. I have to admit that when I read these books for the first time, I cried out of emotions many ti...