My son Matt and I

I wrote the blog post below nine years ago. I thought I had living with gratitude figured out. Well, not quite, because I still don’t know how to slow down with intention each day to consider my good fortune. Without exception I fall off the gratitude wagon with the slightest push. My son Matt is
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In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Kindness Is A Superfood

Kindness is a superfood. Berries, nuts and leafy greens can’t compete with the instant boost that being kind gives you. The health benefits of being kind include an ability to lower blood pressure and boost levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain. I’m surprised doctors don’t include practicing kindness in every prescription. Yesterday, I
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Power. You Never Lose It.

We never lose our power. Some of us misplace it or believe it’s diminished over time. We may not seem the same on the surface, and we may develop gnarly habits. But our power is always with us. The truth is we’re the same person we were at 12. Life weakens and fortifies us. We
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Pencils, Second Chances And Hope

Gift from the Sea, by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, is a memorable book. I’ve purchased at least a dozen copies over the years. Anne wrote it at the beach where she went to reflect on the patterns and meaning of her life. It’s one of those books that stays with you because it’s layered throughout with
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