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Sometimes It Takes a Little Longer to Connect
—Shifting to the Right Pace

By LisaNotes November 12, 2026 Books I Recommend, Shift: One Word 2026 8 Comments
Sometimes It Takes a Little Longer to Connect —Shifting to the Right Pace

Sometimes it takes a little longer to connect with a book—or a person. Reading Braiding Sweetgrass reminded me that slowing down, adjusting my pace, and staying curious can reveal a delight I might otherwise have missed.

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Look Ahead: Five Questions to Help You Discover Your One Word for 2027
{One Word 2026 October Linkup}

By LisaNotes October 26, 2026 One Word Community, Shift: One Word 2026 14 Comments
Look Ahead: Five Questions to Help You Discover Your One Word for 2027 {One Word 2026 October Linkup}

Ready to choose your One Word for 2027? These five reflection questions will help you look back at your previous word, notice recurring themes, and discover what you want more or less of in the coming year.

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Sometimes Your Shift Needs a Redo

By LisaNotes October 15, 2026 Encouragement, Shift: One Word 2026 7 Comments
Sometimes Your Shift Needs a Redo

When a Google account mistake disrupts my plans, my word of the year, Shift, reminds me to slow down, start over, and find more peace in the process.

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Maybe There’s Still More to Learn?
{One Word 2026 September Linkup}

By LisaNotes September 26, 2026 One Word Community, Shift: One Word 2026 6 Comments
Maybe There’s Still More to Learn? {One Word 2026 September Linkup}

We often stop paying attention to things once they become familiar. But what if there’s more to learn? A little curiosity can help us see familiar words, people, places, and ideas in a new way.

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When You Sit at the Wrong Table

By LisaNotes September 23, 2026 Encouragement, My stories, Shift: One Word 2026 9 Comments
When You Sit at the Wrong Table

Sometimes we end up at the wrong table—literally and figuratively. A funny moment at Wild Goose Festival reminded me that it’s okay to admit a mistake, leave, and change course.

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What I Left Beneath Two Trees

By LisaNotes September 16, 2026 Shift: One Word 2026 7 Comments
What I Left Beneath Two Trees

At the Wild Goose Festival, I helped plant two trees—and buried something I needed to release beneath their roots. What happened next reminded me that change can begin one small shovelful at a time.

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