Our Christmas tree was in a new spot this year. After nearly a decade in the same corner, year after year, an adverse situation caused things to shift. The recliner my husband needed to recover from surgery now sits where the Christmas tree once did. Unlike the couch or armchair, the recliner allowed his neck to be in a comfortable…
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Insights Found in Tupperware Bowls and Survey Boxes May Influence Your Holidays
For Thanksgiving dinner 2022, I made conversation cards to use during our sit-down meal. Some might find that strange or unnecessary, but when a family goes through a traumatic event, the aftereffects can make holiday rituals, including dinner conversation, difficult. Never had an old Tupperware dish filled with scraps of paper held so much value. Based on my family’s response…
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If You’ve Got a Cherished Dream Shoved in a Drawer, Please Give it Fresh Air
I never know which question I pose at my Soul Shift retreat will be The One – the one that sparks someone to voice a vulnerable truth, which then sparks more sharing, which then culminates to an anthem of brave voices and ideas. At my most recent retreat, the question was: “If money were no object, what would you do…
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Toxic Regret: When Signs Point to Finally Forgiving Yourself
Our hydrangea bush that was dormant for three years decided to produce one bloom this fall. It started out as a potted plant that was gifted to us in honor of Scott’s father, Ben, who passed away shortly after a cancer diagnosis. My family planted it in the fertile soil next to our house in the Spring of 2017. For…
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A Simple Art Project That Improves Your Inner World (No Artistic Skills Required)
I love being with my niece Kate. It’s not just about her being a joy to be around – it’s also about what happens to ME when I am around HER. When I am with Kate, I give myself a rare permission to be free. Free from rulesFree from expectationsFree from pressure to be productive Free to relaxFree to try…
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I Hope You Feel Small: The Surprising Upside of Unselfing
Exactly one year ago, I came across a greeting card that struck me in a way no card ever has. There was no text, just a colorful, hand-drawn sketch of a square house with a chimney. The house was nestled on a hilltop that could be reached by a long, winding drive. A hot-air balloon happily drifted in the blue…
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