Ripples Through Time: Reading My Late Mother’s Words—Then My Own
Years before my mother died, she wrote letters to each of her children. To be read after she died. I didn’t wait. But she also left other writings behind. Last…
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Your One Word Challenge: Discover 2–3 New Insights This Month
{One Word 2025 September Linkup}
Your One Word Still Has More to Teach You Can you believe we’re already nine months into the year with our One Words? For many of us, our word has…
Read moreThe Ripple Effect of Kindness: How a Wave Can Change a Day
Sitting on the beach with my grandson this week, I noticed his sweet habit of waving his little hand and saying, “Hello!” to strangers strolling by. Every time, the person…
Read moreAre You Ready for This Countdown?
“When you stop expecting things to last, you begin to value them more.” – from The Beauty of Letting Go The Countdown I’m Not Ready For I recently read about an…
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Three Conversations to Deepen Your One Word Practice
{One Word 2025 August Linkup}
I love experimenting with new ways to connect with our One Words. This month’s challenge may be my favorite because it’s also about connecting with other people. Instead of just…
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Be Generous
The Backpack Story That Shows the Power of Giving Now
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The Backpack She Couldn’t Afford My friend and…
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