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Connection with Others

“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.” ~ Dean Ornish

Science has shown that the happiest, most resilient individuals are those who have forged strong relationships with other people.

Book cover of Mailman by Stephen Grant
September 10, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Book Review: Mailman, by Stephen Starring Grant

Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Homeby Stephen Starring GrantPublished 2025 by Simon & Schuster As …

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The word curiosity on a corkboard and a curious woman and a magnifying glass
September 7, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

The Curiosity Factor: Unveiling the Power of Curiosity in Relationship Building

by Janice Porter, guest contributor NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: Curiosity may have killed the cat… but in business, it builds powerful connections. And …

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Labor Day Workers
September 1, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Labor Day Gratitude For Those Whose Work Enriches Our Lives

What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic …

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American flag for July 4
July 4, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

A Prayer For Our Country On July 4

I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …

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AI Author Workshop Announcement
May 28, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Author AI Workshop June 4, 2025

Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a …

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Heartspoken Book Review of On A Personal Note: A Guide to Writing Notes with Style -- book covers.
February 25, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Highly Recommended Book for Note Writers!

The perfect companion to my HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire I read many books when I was researching …

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Happy New Year Gift from Heartspoken
January 1, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Two New Year’s Gifts from Heartspoken

Blessings to you and your loved ones in the year ahead. Remember to always seek the #HeartspokenLife.

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After the Casseroles are gone: widow and casserole dishes
October 3, 2024 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

After The Casseroles Are Gone

[Updated and expanded since initial publication] Most of us are pretty good about sending sympathy notes or taking casseroles to a friend we know …

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Two women listening to each other
August 17, 2024 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Start by listening

Listening may be the most powerful tool in your whole connection toolbox. “Listening is music to another’s heart. It is the unspoken …

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