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When something’s gotta give
Core Article: “When something’s gotta give…” Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Very few people… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I respond to challenges…” When something’s gotta give… Sitting at my kitchen table now, I love the coziness of watching the sun come up and peer into this little special corner of the kitchen. It’s the perfect space to create, think, and to feel…. This morning, I’m feeling a bit out of sorts as my Mom went into the hospital on my birthday. Crossing my fingers that she will go back to her senior home today. Having to make some tough decisions about her care on my own, since all of my siblings are…
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One of the best ways to discover yourself…
Core Article: One of the best ways to discover yourself… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “We all have ways of keeping a timeline…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I release worries…” Cool Stuff: Did you know skiers drink this before… One of the best ways to discover yourself… Since I’ve been in my writing group (Story Republic, run by my favorite storyteller, Bernadette Jiwa) for my second year, I’ve discovered so much about myself in a way I never thought that I could before. On the one hand, I’m grateful that I kept my journals since I was 13. On the other hand, the downside is it’s kind of hard to read my…
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There’s got to be another way
Core Article: There’s got to be another way Quote I’m Pondering: “If your mind is empty…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Each day, I confidently move toward my goals…” Cool Stuff: Did you see the story about the newborn calf cuddling with a 3-year-old? There’s got to be another way The subject of this email was my phrase of choice last year, which I will reveal more of below. This is a story about embracing a beginner’s mindset. I’ve been a bit off my game this past month. You know me by now: I always tell the truth and share what’s happening, so if you’ve ever gone through something similar, you…
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A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts…
Core Article: Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Quote I’m Pondering: “When you feel yourself breaking down…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My mind is calm…” Cool Stuff: “Why do we get second hand embarassment?” A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Last Sunday, I ended up reading four newsletters back-to-back. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. This was just after the innocent lives lost in Minneapolis. It was a group of women whom I admired and signed up for all their newsletters. First, I read Anne Lamott’s, then Liz Gilbert’s, Oprah’s, and lastly, Maria Shriver’s. The one fascinating thing they had in common was that they were writing about similar things: the instability of the world,…
