Here Are 4 Spiritual Practices to Try If You’re Dealing With Doubts
I’ve been in a weird spot with my faith lately. There’s so much negativity going on in the world — people displaced from their homes,…
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7 Ways to Pay It Forward This Season
I can still feel the butterflies I got as a little girl walking up to the giant Christmas tree inside of the Seattle Center. It…
Gratitude: A Lifestyle, Not a Season
A friend of mine recently told me a story about his young toddler. After getting a treat from someone, my friend asked his child, “What…
5 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Coworkers
If you work a typical 9 to 5 like me, then you probably spend most of your time not with your friends or family, but…
Celebrate Friendsgiving this November
“As always, the more stuffings the merrier” is the typical sign-off on one of my favorite events of the year, our annual Friendsgiving dinner. Born…
Is Gratitude Possible When Life Is Hard?
It’s been a difficult few years for my family. We lost my brother to an aggressive form of brain cancer in the fall. Since then,…
Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving This Year
What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? You don’t have to buy any gifts, and you can just celebrate the many people and things you’re thankful…
The Personal Touch: When to Connect With a Handwritten Note
My appreciation for handwritten notes and cards began when I was 8 years old. After getting the mail, my mom announced — much to my…
What a Health Scare Taught Me About Asking for Help
I opened my eyes to see the two heads of paramedics, hovering over me. I could barely remember my name. “What’s the date?” one head…
6 Thank You Cards to Write Before Graduation
In college, I was a stickler when it came to sending thank you cards. A jacket from an aunt, new socks from my folks, and,…
