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Gratitude: The Secret Sauce In The Recipe For Happiness

By Elizabeth Cottrell

woman looking to heaven in gratitude

Many have tried to define happiness, but the older I get, the more I believe gratitude is at the heart of true happiness. It’s the “secret sauce” that binds everything else together and makes happiness such a delicious state of mind. “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and gratitude is […]

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All Saints Day: A Bishop’s Meditation

By Elizabeth Cottrell

All Saints Day candle and flowers

All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1—a time to remember not only the famous and official saints, but also those who have been saints to us in our lives by pointing us in the direction of God. This All Saints Day meditation was written by The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Assisting Bishop of the […]

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Four Very Cool Note Writing Connection Tips

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Letter hugging girl: 4 very cool note writing connection tips

NOTE: This article has been adapted and updated from one that originally appeared on my Facebook Group page: “The Art of the Heartspoken Note.” You’re invited to join that group for more great tips and encouragement for your note writing.  Happy October! I have four unrelated—and very cool—tidbits to inspire you to write more personal […]

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What’s A “Bread And Butter” Note (and when do I write one)?

By Elizabeth Cottrell

My favorite tool for connecting with others is the personal handwritten note. I get so much pleasure out of receiving one myself, it makes me happy to think a note from me might give equal pleasure when it’s pulled out of my recipient’s mailbox. If this subject interests you too, I invite you to join […]

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Fourth of July Reflections on America

By Elizabeth Cottrell

America and flag for July 4

Adapted and updated: In 2011, my husband and I made an incredible drive up the coast of California between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with a side trip to Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco and Muir Woods. We enjoyed breathtaking vistas of rugged coastline and walked a trail gazing up at immense […]

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Gone But Not Forgotten

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Memorial Day: gone but not forgotten - boy placing flag on grave at Arlington Cemetery

In the midst of your family celebrations, your Memorial Day sales, and your day off from work, don’t forget them…the men and women whose ultimate sacrifice secured the freedom to enjoy all the rest of this country’s blessings. And if someone gives you a Buddy Poppy, here’s the reason: Here’s an excerpt from my Compass […]

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Is It Well With Your Soul?

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Is it well with your soul? The Soul Care Summit

In our time on this earth, we are both body and soul. We are bombarded with advice on how to take care care of our bodies (though many of us do it quite poorly), but the nourishment and care for our souls is not such a mainstream topic. It should be. I have certainly been […]

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Heartspoken Life Lessons From An Affiliate Marketer

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Life Lessons by an Affiliate Marketer

Elizabeth’s Note: As an entrepreneurial writer, I belong to a professional online membership group called Marketing Trailblazers. The members and group leaders are incredibly generous in sharing their tips, knowledge, and best practices, so it has been a wonderful way to keep up with the world of online business. One of my colleagues there, Luc […]

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Elizabeth Cottrell, aka RiverwoodWriter

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I am a freelance writer, ghostwriter, and blogger called to encourage readers to strengthen the bonds of faith, family, and friends and to cultivate the joy and impact of personal, handwritten notes and letters. More Info.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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