On the Blog – July 2026

Here are brief summaries and links to posts on the blog, Lisa notes, from July 2026.

Four Unexpected Ways July Expanded My World—Share 4 Somethings July 2026 (7/29)
July’s Share 4 Somethings: word games, empathy, family memories, and books that unexpectedly expanded my world in meaningful ways.
Stop Thinking About Your One Word—Start Experiencing It {One Word 2026 July Linkup} (7/26)
Explore your One Word through touch, taste, and sound with this simple sensory challenge designed to deepen your One Word journey.
Leave the Frame Empty a Little While Longer (7/22)
Sometimes growth means leaving old identities behind. Here’s what I’m learning about an empty frame making space for new possibilities in my One Word journey.
Why My Friend Never Says “Calm Down” (7/13)
When someone is overwhelmed, “calm down” rarely helps. Here’s what one friend’s steady presence taught me about listening and love.
7 Books I Recommend from Joy to Hope to Justice (7/6)
Looking for your next great read? Here are seven books I recommend this month, exploring joy, hope, justice, empathy, time, and what it means to be fully human.