Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Tomorrow begins the final 21 days of the year. A small window of time… and yet, I’ve recently witnessed how little it takes for something meaningful to shift inside a human heart. Last month, at my first Only Love Today retreat, 28 women showed me what becomes possible when we gently turn toward ourselves. I’ve been wanting to tell you…
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Last week I shared a story in Rachel’s Treehouse that garnered a beautiful response. Readers indicated it met them “right where they are” and made them feel less alone. This is why I started a blog back in 2010… and is why I continue writing today. If your heart needs a lift, please read on… Early in my life, I…
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“In this terrifying world, you continuously have the power to offer someone else a little relief. Why would you withhold that? Do you remember what a little relief feels like? It feels like a lot.” -Unknown I stumbled across this quote one year ago, and it quickly became a guiding force in my life. It reminded me that I am…
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“What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?” That question came up on a conversation card at a large family gathering not long ago. My answer came instantly—so clear, so certain—yet I couldn’t bring myself to share it. In that moment, the story felt too heavy, too vulnerable. So I held it close, carrying it with me for…
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Today, I want to give voice to something that’s rarely talked about. There’s a hidden ache that surfaces during high-celebration months — and May is one of them. Graduations, Mother’s Day, award ceremonies, weddings, and seasonal gatherings can be incredibly painful when life doesn’t look the way you imagined it would. Maybe your story carries the quiet weight of loss,…
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My metaphorical treehouse is where I share ideas that are helping me nourish the roots of what matters most. Recently, I shared what is helping me cope with the unpredictability and angst being felt in our daily lives. I was blown away by the positive response it received and the actions it sparked. My idea resonated so deeply with my…
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