How Do YOU Want to Connect Now?
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Brené Brown. Seen, heard and valued sounds...
Journal with Me — What Happens When Someone Reaches Out
Have you ever had somebody reach out to you that you hadn’t connected with in a while, to say I’m thinking of you or let’s get together or remember the time we …? Have you ever had somebody you know casually or peripherally in a group reach out to say that something...
Journal with Me: A favorite gratitude practice and some variations
Today I’ll be exploring and writing with an intimate group in Write into Joy on the topic of gratitude. We will be exploring ways in which gratitude can add more joy and strength to our lives. And some of you joined me for 5 Days of Gratitude and tried out some of my...
Why I Need to Remember the Benefits of Gratitude
I know that sharing gratitude, receiving gratitude and being grateful are all wonderful for me. In fact, I usually love to share, feel and receive gratitude and focus on the good. But in the past, sometimes a weird thing happened when I got stressed or sad or angry or...