Welcome to guest blogger Patricia Hall, who shares some fascinating tidbits about flowers and the meanings they have in different cultures and religions. Does your favorite flower have a hidden meaning that adds to its beauty and mystery? EHC ____________________________________________ Flowers carry meaning for the world Flowers carry a wealth of meanings. As cultural symbols […]
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What shall I give Dad for Father’s Day?
GIFTS THAT CONNECT Series: This post is another in a series that will turn your gift giving into an easy and joy-filled experience. Father’s Day in 2012 is June 17. Don’t let an opportunity for gift-giving become stressful! Read my earlier post called “Don’t make these gift-giving mistakes” and learn how to take the pressure […]
Don’t Make These Gift-Giving Mistakes!
GIFTS THAT CONNECT Series: This is the first in a series of posts that will turn your gift-giving into a joy-filled connection experience. ______________________________ Gift myths busted in recent research… “Five studies show that gift recipients are more appreciative of gifts they explicitly request than those they do not.” This is the startling conclusion reported […]
Consider This: Connecting With Our Best Self One Radio Show At A Time
Introducing Annette Petrick, writer and narrator of the popular radio show Consider This. Don’t you just love people who embrace life and live it to its fullest, regardless of their age or their circumstances? With few exceptions, these folks have a positive attitude, an appreciation for the good things around them, and a natural tendency to […]
When is a Gift NOT a Gift?
This is a guest post from Connection Messenger Sarah Anma. I am grateful for her wisdom in helping her readers and clients make important life connections in a meaningful way. This is a thought-provoking piece that will help you get in touch with your own giving motives, whether your gift is a physical one or […]
Heartspoken gift for Father’s Day (or any time!)
GIFTS THAT CONNECT Series: This post is one in a series that will turn your gift giving into an easy and joy-filled experience. A letter recently to Dear Abby from “Dear old Dad in Maine” told of a truly “Heartspoken” gift that he had received from his adult children who lived too far away to […]