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I can clearly remember my father sitting down with me when I was only a very young child and sharing with me the story of the Chicago woman, Mrs. O’Leary and her cow.
As the story goes, Mrs. O’Leary was milking her cow when the cow knocked over a kerosene lamp that set her barn blazing and in just ...
“It’s the sharing of our stories that saves us,” my friend and colleague Amy Lyles Wilson, a writing coach, is known for saying.
I’ve been thinking about her words as I’ve read and listened to the stories people have been sharing to honor two beloved storytellers who recently died: Dolly Parton, who ...
Reflection: The Pattern of Receiving, Giving, and Belonging
Throughout creation, a pattern appears again and again: everything receives, everything gives, and everything belongs within a larger whole. The earth receives sunlight and gives forth life. Rivers receive water from springs and rainstor...
My spiritual director once gave me valuable advice: begin keeping a gratitude journal and make thankfulness a part of my everyday routine.
She encouraged me to approach gratitude as an Examen, so each evening I pause to jot down things I'm thankful for that day.
At first, I was worried that I’d tr...
What began as a healthy habit has turned into a full-blown addiction: workshops. I crave learning, fresh ideas, and the chance to grow. Each one feels like a doorway to something new, which is why I probably appreciate Wisdom Tree Collective so much.
Recently, one workshop opened a door I hadn’t e...
Feeling thankful? Here’s how to share that gratitude with others.
I’ve always appreciated the generosity of spirit during this time of year. When I worked at the Nashville Rescue Mission, I saw hundreds of turkeys and food donated to help the unhoused. I’ve seen families come together with a desire...
