Dear Daughters, This post is dedicated to my Mom, your Nana, who was one of the nicest people…ever. EVERYONE who knew her believed this. I can’t even count the number of times I heard, “Your mom is such a nice person!” This comment was often preceded or followed by, “I love your Mom! or “I’m … Continue reading Why Being Called “Nice” is the Highest Compliment…Mom
Dear Daughters, One of my favorite memories of elementary school is…yep, you guessed it…the library. Right now, I can close my eyes and recall every section, every shelf, my secluded reading corner, the musty-smelling card catalog, and the long table where I would research multiple sources and write my one or two page book reports. … Continue reading Timeless Quotes from A Wise Woman–Eleanor Roosevelt
Dear Daughters, I’m reviving a lovely little activity this year; one that promotes serenity, gratitude, and a more dynamic connection with nature. Writing Haiku! In case you are unfamiliar with this type of literature– A haiku is an unrhymed Japanese poetic form that consists of 17 syllables arranged in three lines containing five, seven, and five syllables, … Continue reading Why I’m Dusting Off This Secret Hobby for 2021
We are inspired by those who, despite unbelievable pain and hardship, have chosen to become victors. Judge Glenda Hatchett Dear Daughters, Let me tell you about my mother’s mother. Her given name was Anna, but her friends and family called her Ann or Annie. She possessed a sweet, sassy, joyful spirit and a fierce determination. … Continue reading Wisdom Practices For Creating a Joyful Life of Meaning (from my Grandma)
Dear Daughters, Read this poem about overcoming destructive habits, relationships, patterns, thoughts. Autobiography in 5 Chapters By Portia Nelson I. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost…I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. II. I … Continue reading The Hard Stuff: Overcoming Destructive Habits
Dear Daughters, I saw this amazing chart on Facebook yesterday. I don’t know who created it but it’s a great visual reminder that we possess Feel Good Powers. Feel Good Powers that we just need to activate. Imagine if you did these activities EVERY SINGLE DAY? Mama Mia! I bet you’d be happy singing, dancing, … Continue reading A Happiness Chemicals Chart
Dear Daughters, Here’s a speak-out and stand-up list of things you can do to create and contribute to positive change. Just do one thing! An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. Mahatma Gandhi Sign an online petition that supports your cause. Post and share something online that is educational, supported by … Continue reading Thank You For Your Outrage, Now Do One Thing
Unconditional Love. I’ve always felt loved by you every single day of my life. That, no matter the size, nature, or number of stumbles I’ve made, you love me. Loving me without conditions and judgement is the greatest gift you’ve given me. Thank you, I love you. Telling me I’ll feel better after I shower. … Continue reading Dear Mom, Here are 8 reasons I’m so grateful for you
Dear Daughters, Life can be extremely stressful. For instance, like right now, during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Sometimes you might feel like you can’t remember NOT being stressed. When exhausted, pissed-off, anxious, and binge-eating is your everyday normal. When you can’t recall the last time you laughed your butt off because you’ve lost your sense of … Continue reading HOW WILD LAUGHTER EXERCISES CAN KICK YOUR STRESS TO THE CURB
The challenge of life, I have found, is to build a resume that doesn’t simply tell a story about what you want to be, but it’s a story about who you want to be. Oprah Winfrey Dear Daughters, Who do you want to be? Not what, but who? This is the most important question you … Continue reading Create a Storyboard of Who You Want To Be
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