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Embrace Gratitude: How Recognizing Small Gifts Can Help You Savor Life’s Bigger Blessings

Embrace Gratitude: How Recognizing Small Gifts Can Help You Savor Life’s Bigger Blessings

Dec 23, 2024 | Holidays, Women's Empowerment

“Finding the gift in the smaller things will help you savor the bigger gifts of life.” ~ LMB The holidays are filled with presents of all shapes and sizes. Some are homemade and personal, while others are store-bought and range from a few dollars to...
Navigating the Political Divide This Holiday Season

Navigating the Political Divide This Holiday Season

Nov 25, 2024 | Family Relationships, Friends, Holidays, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships

The political climate in the US is particularly hostile this year, making this holiday season incredibly challenging for many families. The divide has strained relationships, resulting in uninvited guests, declined invitations, and even complete silence between loved...
Honoring Those Who Sacrificed for Our Freedoms

Honoring Those Who Sacrificed for Our Freedoms

May 27, 2024 | Holidays, Radically New Culture

“Many died so you could live with the freedoms you have today. Don’t ever take those freedoms for granted.” ~LMB More men and women have fought for your right to freedom than you can imagine. Appreciate the extent to which these men and women have been...
A New Take on an Old Tradition: New Year’s Themes vs Resolutions

A New Take on an Old Tradition: New Year’s Themes vs Resolutions

Jan 1, 2024 | Holidays, Self Empowerment

“Here’s a new take on an old tradition: try New Year’s themes, instead of resolutions, for a year focused on growth and joy.” ~LMB I first heard about New Year’s Themes, rather than resolutions, from the life coaching world. A New Year’s theme may be a...
Embrace Compassion and Connection this Holiday Season

Embrace Compassion and Connection this Holiday Season

Dec 25, 2023 | Family Relationships, Holidays

Here is one of the first holiday tips that I wrote and wanted to reshare. I believe this message is even more important today than the day I first posted it back in 2017. May you have a very happy holiday season surrounded by many great human beings. “The greatest...
Give the Gift of Love and Grace This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Love and Grace This Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2023 | Family Relationships, Holidays, Relationships

“Often, the best gifts don’t cost a cent. Give the gift of love and grace this holiday season.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth The holiday season is a mixed blessing for so many. Whether you celebrate Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, (fill-in-the-blank), or nothing at...
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