Tag Archives: memories

God’s Plan

Posted on November 26, 2022 by msw blog

My mother shared with me how she chose not to attend college so she could marry my father in the 1960s, but she always held on to her dream of becoming a home economics teacher. Three children later, though she … Continue reading →

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The Experience

Posted on November 25, 2022 by msw blog

Give experiences not things. Studies show that happiness comes more from pleasurable experiences than from objects. Give gifts you can enjoy together – tickets to ball games, a jaunt to the city to a museum or the theater, or a … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Giving

Posted on November 24, 2022 by msw blog

Make peace with purging old gifts: First, re-experience the joy. The giver felt joy when they bought the gift for you, and you experienced joy when you received it. But you don’t have to keep holding on to the things … Continue reading →

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Kindness from Strangers

Posted on November 24, 2022 by msw blog

RAVE to the holiday party invitations beginning to flow as we exit the pandemic. It will be great to celebrate with friends and family once again. Please RSVP in a timely manner. Your host needs an accurate head count to order a turkey, … Continue reading →

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Art of Self-Care

Posted on November 20, 2022 by msw blog

By giving her self-time and space to create, she is practicing a powerful kind of self-care – break free from your routine and tap into the sense of curiosity and wonder that we had as children (remember that?) perhaps most … Continue reading →

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