Category: Blessings
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Life|Kindness|The Power of Appreciation
The Power of Appreciation 🌻 In the middle of our busy, challenging days, there’s one thing that can transform how we feel and how others feel about us: acknowledgment. Appreciation goes a long way in every relationship. At Work: Coworkers who step in to help with a project, cover a patient, or simply smile as…
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Life|Kindness Part 2
Kindness in the Midst of Chaos 🌻 Today was not an easy day. The schedule was heavy, the challenges were constant, and the flow was far from smooth. But in the middle of it all, kindness showed up. A coworker who saw the weight I was carrying and stepped in more than once to help.…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…
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Life|65|A Perfect Saturday Wake-Up
A Perfect Saturday Wake-Up There’s something about Saturday mornings that invites us to pause and breathe a little deeper. Life moves at a slower rhythm, and if we’re lucky, we get to notice the small blessings that warm our hearts. 🐈⬛ This morning, I woke up and opened my eyes to the sweetest sight —…
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Life|Kindness|Kindness Costs You Nothing
Kindness Costs You Nothing Kindness is free, yet its value is beyond measure. It doesn’t take much to smile, to reassure, to share a joke, or to offer comfort—but those small acts ripple in powerful ways. Today, I was reminded again and again that kindness is all around us, if we choose to notice it.…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi 🐟 As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but there’s something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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Life|65|Claiming My Day
🌙 Evening Reflection: Claiming My Day When you wake up with a positive mindset, setting the intention for how you want your day to play out… you give yourself a gift. This morning, I woke up early and started with some therapy moves in bed that my physical therapist planned for me. It felt good…
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Life|65|Waking Up with Intention
🌻 Waking Up with Intention 🌻 This morning I did something different — I woke up just a little earlier with the intention of setting the tone for a good day. Instead of rushing or debating if I should call off work, I gave myself time to breathe, move, and be grateful. I started with…
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Life|65|A Friendship Spoken Into Existence
A Friendship Spoken Into Existence Before I ever returned home, I sat in a Zoom interview with someone who saw me not only as a potential co-worker but as a future friend. She looked at me through the screen and said with confidence, “I want you, and we’re going to be friends.” At the time,…
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Life|65|Embracing Joy
Sunday Evening Reflection — Embracing Joy Sunday evenings hold a special energy. They are a bridge between the closing of one week and the opening of another. Tonight, I pause to reflect on the blessings of the past few days, the lessons I’ve gathered, and the peace I want to carry forward. This weekend reminded…

