“In Tibet, we say that many illnesses can be cured exclusively by the remedy of love and compassion. These qualities are the ultimate source of happiness, and we need them in our inner most being.” – The Dalai Lama
Today, December 28th, is my birthday and my daughters made my birthday cake. They made a carrot walnut date cake from healthcontinuum.org. You can view the recipe here.
Not only is the cake delicious, but I am touched by the love and compassion that my daughters have shown on my birthday. Love and compassion are inherent to us all and it’s up to us to cultivate these traits.
Living with compassion alleviates suffering and promotes healing. It’s necessary to experience a full, happy and healthy life. It brings enormous benefits to those who give it and receive it.
Thank you Alexandra and Kristen!
Health Continuum 
Happy birthday, Julie!!
And the cake looks amazing too 🙂
Thanks! Have a great day too!
HI Julie,
We tried to call several times to wish you Happy Birthday and a great New Year ! How special is that having both your daughters with you and John to celebrate your birthday. John and I love the photo and you look like one of the sisters!!!! Really.
Love to all,
Phyllis
Mother-in-Law
Grandmother
Mother
Thanks for the nice message Grandmother! Had a lovely birthday yesterday with John and the girls. Love to all, Julie
Wonderful. Happy Birthday Julie.
Thanks David! 🙂
Great job, girls! The cake is delicious.
Happy Birthday, Julie! xoxo
Thanks for the great day John (and for taking the photo)! xox
Avec un léger retard, un voeu de bon anniversaire du Canada! Et en même temps, bonne année 2018!
Merci beaucoup pour le voeu, ma chère amie canadienne! Pareillement, je te souhaite tout le meilleur pour 2018!