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Slow Down to Soak in the Gifts of the Holiday Season

Slow Down to Soak in the Gifts of the Holiday Season

Dec 1, 2025 | Family Relationships, Holidays, Radically New Relationships

“Focusing on the stress of the holiday season blinds you to the gifts. Don’t be blinded.” ~LMB  Holidays can be a tremendous trigger for stress. You’re worried about getting everything done, having family members get along, cooking a great meal, etc....
How to Handle Family Stress at Thanksgiving Without Falling Into Old Patterns

How to Handle Family Stress at Thanksgiving Without Falling Into Old Patterns

Nov 24, 2025 | Family Relationships, Holidays

“Bringing your adult self to family holidays makes for much better gatherings.” ~LMB Whew, there are few things more capable of bringing you right back to acting like a 10-year-old child than family gatherings! Your parents’ critiques, sibling rivalries,...
Labor Day Relaxation Tips: How to Unplug, Be Present & Recharge

Labor Day Relaxation Tips: How to Unplug, Be Present & Recharge

Sep 1, 2025 | Family Relationships, Holidays, Radically New Relationships

“Take rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” ~ Ovid Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is meant to be a celebration of the working people and all they have done to help our country thrive. Whether you work out in the world or your...
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...
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