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This morning while unloading my dishwasher, I found myself pausing in a moment of unexpected gratitude. Having spent most of my adult...

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Have you ever noticed how rediscovering something you'd forgotten can shift your entire perspective? Recently, a simple desire to play...

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Yesterday, as I was sitting in front of my music stand with a challenging piece of new music, I found myself in a familiar place of...

Have you noticed how a road trip's most memorable moments often come not from following the planned route, but from those unexpected side...

As this year draws to a close, I've been slowly working through the process of downsizing, beginning with boxes of family mementos. Just...

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In my work as a wellbeing coach, I often ask people a seemingly simple question: "What do you want?" The responses I receive tell me so...

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to navigate life's challenges with a kind of flexible strength, while others might struggle to...

This morning, as I was waking up and looking outside, I could help but be struck by the beauty unfolding outside. The world was alive...