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Use It to Create, Connect, Learn, Grow, Glow, and Heal Hey, you. Yes, you. The one sitting there, on the orange coach, replaying that awkward conversation in your head for the fifth time today. Or maybe you’re stressing about the...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships The Gift of Presence In a world filled with distractions, one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer a friend is your full presence. Being present isn’t about doing or saying the “right”...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Creating Space for New Connections Friendships often grow in unexpected ways when we create space for them. Life transitions may feel isolating, but they also provide opportunities to connect with people who resonate with...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friends Who Light Your Path During challenging times, friends often serve as our guiding lights. They may not have all the answers, but their presence helps us find our way. This holiday season, take...

How to Turn Stress into Your Superpower The forest was alive with whispers. Frosted leaves crackled underfoot as the wolf padded silently through the underbrush, his silver coat blending seamlessly into the winter's dim palette. The air hung heavy with...

Les Amis de l'Abbaye de Flaran The theme of my Christmas Calendar Countdown this year is "Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships." Yesterday, I was at a meeting of the board of the Amis de l'Abbaye de Flaran (Friends of the...

The Magic of Shared Laughter Laughter is one of the quickest ways to strengthen friendships. In the midst of life’s challenges, a shared joke or a moment of silliness can lighten the load and bring you closer to your friends....

The: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Rekindling Old Connections The holiday season is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends. Life transitions often pull us in different directions, but that doesn’t mean the bond is lost. Sometimes, reaching out...

How Toxic Friendships Make Burnout Worse Let’s face it: relationships are like plants. Some thrive with a little neglect (looking at you, cactus friendships), while others wilt the second you forget to water them. But when life hands you burnout...

Giving Without Expectations The holidays remind us of the joy of giving, but sometimes, we hesitate to give in friendships because we’re afraid it won’t be reciprocated. However, true generosity in friendships isn’t about keeping score; it’s about showing care...

Explore the mindset shifts that empower entrepreneurs to confront obstacles with confidence. Definition of Entrepreneurial Courage If you are thinking about leaving the corporate world and starting a profitable business, you are going to need wheelbarrows full of courage. Ask...

The Surprising Benefits of Befriending an Introvert Introduction As I have several introverted friends (and I am an introvert, or a covert-introvert, myself, ) I have discovered that introverts can provide invaluable support during life transitions. We excel at providing...

Reaching Out Without Fear Life transitions can feel isolating, especially during the holiday season when everything seems to revolve around joy and togetherness. But even in the darkest times, we don’t have to face challenges alone. True friends want to...

In recent years, the world has been grappling with an increasingly critical social health crisis: the loneliness epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated this trend, with social isolation and digital communication replacing meaningful human connections. This loneliness epidemic underscores the...

It's not the load that breaks you down. It's the way you carry it. - Lena Horne At least once a year I revisit the concept of "working smarter, not harder." Why? Because I quickly forget. I forget that working harder...