Self-Knowledge is considered a virtue in all the world’s great religions and philosophies. It is one of the four keys to unlocking your most #HeartspokenLife. Here are six ways to discover your truest self. In so doing, you will become more integrated, more authentic, and more content. This post about self-awareness has been considerably revised […]
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Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Becoming by Michelle Obama Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 5 stars out of 5 This absorbing and compelling memoir not only told a remarkable story, but it also offered practical but inspiring examples of perseverance, resilience, courage, and vulnerability, all juxtaposed with human frailty and the challenges of dealing with those whose lives are so […]
Should Christians Forgive AND Forget?
Christians struggle with Jesus’s teaching about forgiveness: we are commanded to forgive over and over. But do we have to forgive AND forget? Maybe not… This post originally appeared on the blog in 2014, where it stimulated quite a bit of emotion and conversation. The question has come up so often lately, however, especially […]
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 […]
Book Review: Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer
If you’ve ever struggled with wondering where to take your life next, Let Your Life Speak, by Parker J. Palmer, will be your guide and teach you to listen for your calling instead of struggling to attain goals that you were never meant to attain. This review has been pulled from Heartspoken’s archives and updated […]
How I Plan To Make 2019 My Best Year Yet
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I’m after something more positive, more empowering and more liberating! Sleepless in Virginia Less than two weeks ago—not long after all my holiday guests had left to go home—I woke up in the wee hours of the morning in a cold sweat. Tossing and turning, my mind […]
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 […]