You might be surprised to realize you’re not only a writer, but you’re a faithful writer. Do you find inspiration in strange places? Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night with someone on your mind or something you feel compelled to do? Have you ever had an idea bubble up in your […]
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NOTEWORTHY: Note Writing For A Cause
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 […]
Notewriting Can Heal The Sender Too
Once asked what action he would recommend if a person were to feel a nervous breakdown coming on, famed American psychiatrist Karl Menninger (1893-1990) replied: “Lock up your house, go across the railroad tracks, and find someone in need and do something for him.” One more reason to write personal notes! Over time, I’ve shared […]
Happy 100th Birthday, Uncle Edmund!
My uncle, Dr. Edmund Rhett Taylor, was born in March, 1916, and is married to my father’s sister Mary. He recently celebrated his 100th birthday in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by hundreds of family members and friends, honoring him for a life of service as a surgeon, patron of the arts, and environmental activist. I […]
Is Connection Getting Easier or Harder?
Digital technologies have given a whole new meaning to the word Connection. My guest, Connection Messenger* Annette Petrick has embraced many of these as much as I have, but in this 90-second episode, she offers a gentle reminder of some old-fashioned connection tools that will never go out style. Use the audio player below to […]
Can You Say Thank You Too Often? No!
You know how strongly I feel about gratitude and its power in connecting us with the others. My guest, Connection Messenger* Annette Petrick shares some simple wisdom that will remind you of some simple thank you’s you can express right now. Use the audio player below to listen to this 90-second show. For Christmas, my […]
9 Holiday Card Tips For Business Owners…and Everyone!
I’m thrilled to welcome today’s guest, corporate etiquette expert, speaker, and trainer Lydia Ramsey. We’ve become friends and realized that her interest—etiquette and manners—actually intersects beautifully with my interest—connection. At their best, etiquette and manners are the glue that holds a civilized society together, and that’s a powerful connection! When Lydia found out I was also a representative […]
What’s A “Bread And Butter” Note (and when do I write one)?
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 my Facebook […]