by Melanie Vetter | Nov 20, 2019 | Gratitude
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...
by Melanie Vetter | Oct 30, 2019 | 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...
by Melanie Vetter | May 14, 2018 | Gratitude
“What do you say?” How often do you prompt your kids to say thank you? Saying thank you in the moment when somebody holds the door for you or hands you a cookie is important. Saying—writing—thank you for a gift still matters. And there are moments that call us to say...
by Melanie Vetter | May 9, 2018 | Legacy
Writing for yourself has many benefits. You can read more here about the benefits of writing for yourself. But writing and sharing your stories also benefits others, especially children, your own, your grandchildren, nieces, nephews… Sharing your stories, both...
by Melanie Vetter | Apr 24, 2017 | Legacy
Sometimes when I talk about Legacy Letters, people say “I wish I knew about that when my kids were younger.” I assure you, it’s never too late to start writing Legacy Letters. But maybe you are thinking, my kids are in their 20’s or I didn’t do a letter for my son’s...