by Carolin Rathbun | Jan 3, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
Was there a moment that changed your life? One I recall vividly happened in September 2003. Under The Tuscan Sun had just come out in theatres. I emerged from the movie changed. Frances Mayes’ story planted a seed in me. She showed me a possibility I...
by Carolin Rathbun | Dec 20, 2022 | Happy in Life
While the season of joy is upon us, there may be reasons that you feel anything but joyful. Perhaps your loved ones are far away. Perhaps there’s an empty chair at your table this year. Maybe you’re struggling financially or spiritually. It can be hard to...
by Carolin Rathbun | Dec 13, 2022 | Happy In Business, Happy in Life
As the end of the year approaches, you might be looking back on and evaluating the past 12 months. Twelve months ago, you may have said, “This year will be different.” You no-doubt had a vision for how you wanted your year to unfold. Maybe you set goals,...
by Carolin Rathbun | Dec 6, 2022 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
I’m writing to you today from Cortona, Italy. If you’re a fan of Under the Tuscan Sun, then you’re familiar with Cortona. An hour train ride south of Florence, Cortona sits high on a hill overlooking the Tuscan countryside with a birds-eye view of...
by Carolin Rathbun | Nov 29, 2022 | Happy in Life
I remember being 16 years old and dreaming of going to Japan. I bought all sorts of Japanese-inspired things, like a diary covered in pretty Japanese paper and a delicate tea set painted with cherry blossom branches. When I was 19, I dreamed of spending the summer...