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 […]
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“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 […]
Valedictory Challenge: What Will Your Legacy Be?
It is always a joy to meet young people whose spirit and vision for the future are inspiring and compelling. Today I want to introduce you to just such a young woman: Annabelle Palmer. My friend Coe Sherrard, owner of The Woodstock Café and Shoppes, pulled me aside recently to share an excerpt from the […]
Learn To Set Healthy Boundaries
Giving is good…until it’s too much. Let’s talk about setting boundaries. This is updated from an earlier post, but the message is even more important than ever for those striving to live the Heartspoken life. It’s important to remember that while generosity and giving of ourselves is essential, if we don’t set healthy boundaries, we […]
Book Review: Grief Works by Julia Samuel (a helpful primer)
We cannot escape death and grief, so we must learn how to deal with them. Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving by Julia Samuel Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 4 stars out of 5 [NOTE: this is a more detailed review than the one I posted on Amazon and Goodreads.] Grief Works was highly recommended […]