Note writing is a powerful arrow in your #HeartspokenLife quiver. I love to write (and receive) personal handwritten notes, and I know their impact can far outweigh the time it takes to pen and mail them. Notes can reframe the world’s negativity Besides traditional note writing (e.g., thank you notes, sympathy notes), you can also […]
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My 19 for 2019 List
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, I’m taking a new approach to goal-setting for the year: a “19 for 2019” list. Gretchen Rubin and her sister, Liz Craft, have a fun podcast called “Happier,” and for the second year in a row, they’ve encouraged listeners to create a list of important accomplishments they want to achieve […]
What’s The Best Gift?
I believe the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever gotten were the handmade (or hand-picked) gifts from my children when they were small. My guest Annette Petrick reflects on what can make some gifts so special, It’s often the way they make us feel, and that is a powerful connection! ~ Elizabeth Use the audio player below […]
“Grateful:” A Love Song To The World
Happy Thanksgiving! This happy song will open your heart and make you raise your hands and tap your feet! From Empty Hands Music. Join in singing the chorus of “Grateful,” written and performed by Nimesh “Nimo” Patel and Daniel Nahmod: All that I am All that I see All that I’ve been and all that […]
Celebrate And Give Thanks: Voices From The Past
On this Thanksgiving Day, may we commit to a mindset of gratitude every day. I am deepy grateful for you, my reader, and lift you up in prayer today for happiness, health, and great abundance. To celebrate the holiday, I’m sharing below some varied reflections from past authors. While the story of our country’s first Thanksgiving—one of […]
The Shocking Truth About Money And Happiness
Money Can’t Always Buy Happiness… …but it can sure make us miserable sometimes! Let’s get smart and ditch the unhealthy relationship many of us have with money. Like any tool, we should learn how to use it wisely and make sure it’s in alignment with our highest values. Money is neither our enemy nor our […]
5 Great Ways To Make Lasting Memories
No matter how old—or young—you are, you can create memorable moments by adding touches of novelty to your life. Look for novelty There’s an oft-told—and very true—story in our family about my Uncle Edmund Taylor (see “Happy 100th Birthday, Uncle Edmund!”), who famously enjoyed pushing his loved ones slightly beyond their comfort zone to instill […]
Addendum to Compass Points September 2019
Here you’ll find photos, books, and resource links mentioned in the September 2019 issue of Compass Points, the monthly newsletter sent to subscribers only. If you’d like to subscribe, CLICK HERE. You can unsubscribe any time. If you’d like me to send you a copy of that newsletter, use the Contact form on this website […]