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Active Listening in Relationships Nov 02, 2025

When my kids were little, they had so much to say.

From sharing their big dreams about the houses they wanted to build to life’s big questions—there was a constant stream of words, stories, and feelings tumbling out. They needed to share. They neede...

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Young Adults Setting Boundaries: Why It Matters—and How to Support It Oct 26, 2025

My daughter and I were talking recently about possible blog topics, and she casually mentioned one that lit up something in me:

“Honestly, Mom, I think a lot of young adults are trying to figure out how to set boundaries.”

She’s right.

I’ve seen i...

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Permission to Be Joyful: Why We Often Reject Joy (and What Happens When We Let It In) Oct 19, 2025

Yesterday, during my morning routine, after listening to my air conditioner app I was enjoying a few minutes of Abraham Hicks playing. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular. But then it hit me.

“You have not yet given yourself permission to le...

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Guest Blog by Julie Mann: Could Tapping Be the Stress-Relief Tool You’ve Been Looking For Oct 12, 2025

I discovered EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique – aka Tapping) about 20 years ago. I'd gone along to a Hypnotherapist who wanted to try out the technique on me, and as I was open to trying something new, I agreed.

To be honest, I wasn't impressed! Loo...

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When Someone Acts Entitled: How to Respond Without Losing Yourself Oct 05, 2025

It’s an uncomfortable moment.

You’re standing in line at a café, and the customer in front of you is berating the barista. Their drink isn’t perfect. Their order wasn’t fast enough. Their voice gets sharper with each complaint. You feel your chest t...

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What Meditation Taught Me About Listening—To Myself and Others Sep 28, 2025

I didn’t grow up meditating. I learned how to listen in a different way—first through quiet church services and hymns, then through my work, and eventually through life’s messier moments that demanded my attention in more honest ways. But one of my e...

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