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Dump Your Bucket List
Dear Friend, When Michaelangelo was asked how he created his Statue of David, he answered, “I just saw an angel in the marble...
It’s Never Too Late
Hi Friend, I once visited my doctor, Lee Rice, who is as much a mentor as my physician. I told him I felt like pieces of my life were...
You don’t have to be flashy
Hi Friend, Do you sometimes sit with a group of friends as they trade tales of their big adventures? And do you ever think to yourself,...
Listening is Honoring
Friend, Have you read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? In one scene of that wonderful book, four children are living with a professor...
When it’s better to be a frog
Hi Friend, There was a frog who dreamed of becoming a prince. He’d imagine THE kiss, the transformation, the people he’d reign...
You are building cathedrals
A man walked along a dusty construction site and saw three rugged men who were all laboring hard at the same task. Sweat dripped from...
Taking it on Faith
Hello Friend, Do you ever drive past a construction site on your commute, and it looks like virtually nothing is happening week after...
Slow is Fast
Hello friend, I was strapped into the back right seat of a helicopter fuselage which was dangling from a giant crane over a deep-water...
When your demons come
“In the darkest hour when your demons come, call on me brother and we will fight them together.” -Author Unknown Hello friend,...
The Apple
Hello friend, How did I find myself sobbing in the back of a New York City taxi, Friend? Just a few months earlier I'd moved across the...
Into the Peace of Wild Things
Hello friend, Are you crazed again this holiday season even though you vowed to simplify this year? If so, we are in the same boat! I...
The Way You Use Your Spoon
Hello friend, There is a group of well-dressed people at a grand banquet hall. The decor is gorgeous and there are bountiful plates of...
Sitting Next to a Murderer
Standing outside the East Gate of San Quentin Prison at 9:22 a.m. on November 16, I was shivering and impatient for my tour to start. I...
The Box Was Empty
Think of an impactful event in your life. What pithy title would you use to tease that story? “She said yes.” “I was brave.” “The box was...
The Impact of Thankfulness
Mayo Clinic research proved that “feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety,...
What Makes YOU Feel Good?
Hello friend, We've been thinking a lot about the concept of wellness recently. What is wellness exactly? We think it can mean a lot of...
Hope in Difficult Times
Hello friend, Life is full of ups and downs, but the painful times can sometimes feel unbearable. Have you ever discovered hope in those...
Creating Ripples
Hello friend, My grandfather, Alfred Liguori, grew up in the Bronx during the Great Depression. Love abounded at home, but there was not...
Unlock Success Through Strengths
Hi friend, When was the last time you thought about your strengths and the things you’re naturally great at? We’ve found in our own lives...
Better Together
Hello friend, You often hear us say “We’re better together.” But why? In a world where isolation can creep in, community combats it with...
Time to Play
Hi friend, When was the last time you played? National Play Outside Day was on August 5th, and it got us thinking about play and how we,...
Your Story Can Free Someone
Hi friend, Have you ever thought about your story as being powerful? Powerful enough to free someone? We have found that stories...
Your Traditions
Hi Friend, Do you love traditions like I do? I enjoy traditions because they help me tune in to my life and mark special moments. I love...
3 Tips for Giving Advice
Hi Friend, Has a friend ever come to you with an issue in their life and when you try to give advice, it just doesn’t go the way you...
Your Story Has Power
Hi Friend, What’s your best story? (You know the one I mean. It’s the one people always ask you to retell, or that...
New Season, New Intentions
Hi Friend, Did you start 2023 with specific intentions? How are those going? (I’d love to hear!) As we head into summer, I’m excited about...
Showing Yourself Kindness
Hi friend, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope that every month, and especially this month, you’re able to find time to pause,...
Do you tune out?
Hi Friend, When it comes to your emotions, do you tune in? Or tune out? For us, during the busyness of life, it can be hard to look inside...
What are you proud of?
Hi friend, Do you tend to be hard on yourself? It can be easier for our brains to ruminate on things we think we failed at rather than...
A BIG Question for You
Hello friend, What do you believe is the purpose of life? Contribution? Happiness? Learning? Love? Connection? If you’re struggling to...
You Ready to LIGHTEN Up?
Hi friend, Happy Spring! Do you love blooming flowers, fragrant air, and a fresh start? After the winter season of darker days, I get...
A reminder to slow down
Hi friend, BOOM! I woke up to the deep thunder of an explosion in the black of the early morning. A few minutes later, another BOOM! This...
What are you learning?
Hi friend, Are you in the midst of a learning opportunity you didn't expect, or wouldn’t have asked for? You’re not...
It’s your turn.
It's the day after Valentine's Day and even if you enjoyed spending the day pouring into your loved ones, you might be left wondering if...
What language do you speak?
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we've got love on the brain. But not love the way the latest romantic comedy displays it....
My marriage disrupted my life.
Hi friend, At 45 years old, I got married for the first time. When my husband and I moved into our really tiny house together, my normal...
Sick of hearing about goal-setting?
Hey friend, How many newsletters have you recently received urging you to change your mindset, set goals, make 2023 successful, buy...
Oh, the places you’ll go… or will you?
Hi friend, Sometimes, towards the end of the year, we can start to feel like we’re stuck, not moving forward, just in a slump. Do you ever...
Time flies
Hi friend, Do you ever feel like the old saying, "Time flies when you're having fun," applies to more than just watching a movie or...
What do honesty and kindness have to do with train tracks?
Hi Friend, Do you find yourself struggling to nurture relationships and take care of your own emotional wheelhouse? We get it! Sometimes...
Is your sibling mad at you? 😖
Hi friend, Did your sibling come to you for advice again? You know they're stressed and have a lot going on. You want to offer them ideas...
Read this if you think emotions are 👍 “good” and 👎 “bad”…
How do you feel about emotions? Do you view them as "good" (happy, excited, grateful) and "bad" (sad, angry, embarrassed)? You aren't...
Shave and a haircut…and two bits.
Hi friend, Do you know any POWs (prisoners of war)? My friend was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He once shared a story with me about a...
Let us help you move!
Hi friend, We see you gathering cardboard boxes and plastic storage bins for your big move. It can be quite exhausting—we've been there! A...
Avoid these pitfalls.
Hi friend, Have you tried to help a friend lately by offering some advice that they then disregarded? Did the conversation leave you...
Did you brush your teeth this morning?
Hi friend, If you were to write a list of the people you care about, would you be on your own list? If your answer is no, you're not...
Are you leaving anything unsaid?
I know you want to show love to your friends and family, but you also want to care for yourself. Sometimes, it can feel like these two...
So your content was rejected… now what?
Hi friend, Have you ever created something you were proud of, only to have no one respond? Or maybe you've tried to share a story and it...
What kind of life do you want?
Hi friend, Last May, we released the episode, How do you Plan Your Life? At the time, we were reflecting on the type of lives we wanted to...
What’s your addictive behavior helping you to avoid?
Hi friend, Do you ever find yourself feeling uncomfortable with negative emotions? Whether it is anger, sadness, or anxiety about an...
Are you prepared for your big day?
Hi Friend, Are you preparing for a big event? Whether it's a wedding, birthday, retirement, celebration of life, or another big...
Do you want to break free?
The first day of spring is fast approaching! We don't know about you but spring always reminds us of starting fresh. Whether you call it...
A tool to capture your loved one’s story.
Are you ready to capture the wisdom of a remarkable woman in your life? March is Women's History Month. It's designated as a time to...
Retire your running shoes
Hi Friend, Do you ever find yourself running from uncomfortable feelings? We get it, and so do our panelists. In our latest episode, How...
Table for one?
Hi friend!Happy February to you! How are you doing at this moment? We hope wherever you find yourself that you know one thing for sure -...
What’s your word?
Hi Friend, We are so glad to be growing and learning together with you this new year. Are you hoping to start 2022 off right and not lose...
Finally Lighten Your Load
Recently I’ve felt like I’m drowning in clutter. I have masses of digital photos, bins of old greeting cards, and stacks of papers growing...
Get Out of Your Slump!
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Your Content is Worthy
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Helpers Need to be Helped Too
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Have You Given Any Advice Lately?
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Do You Feel Alone?
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Are You Angry?
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Are You Planning Ahead?
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Could You Have Our Next Topic?
Hi! We're so glad you're here.We truly believe we’re better together. Please enjoy the useful links below! Checking in It’s been a couple...
Do People Even Like You?
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The Secret to Life
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Now What?
Hi! We're so glad you’re here checking out this blog because we believe we’re better together. We hope you find great value here. On...