*** *** As we enter the Christmas season, I want to share with you The 12 Greatest Joys of December. On social media, I asked for you to share with me your greatest joys for the holiday season. This article is a compilation of your responses. *** *** On the…
Louise Pistole
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*** *** We already know that expressing gratitude is a daily activity for all year round. However, since November is National Gratitude Month, I want to talk with you about 5 Motivational Tips to Embrace the Power of Gratitude. Shhh… plus a few bonus tips, too. I have been sharing…
Joy is our natural default emotion. We came into this world as a joyful being and we are here on Planet Earth to bask in that joy and to expand our joy outward into the Universe. But today, I want to talk with you about seeking joy when you…
*** *** JOY is my Truth and my Light! *** What is this joy that I speak of so often? Joy lives at the epicenter of my heart. It fuels my emotions and keeps me in a positive place. Let my truth be heard so others can find their truth. I know…
#11 of An Inspirational Series *** *** “Dear sweet lady, how in the world can I discover my joy? There are so many things that are in need of attention… I am driving myself crazy with worry.” This message showed up this morning in my inbox. My heart leaped to…
*** #8 of an Inspirational Series Updated July 28, 2020 *** *** The Peaceful Life at the Coast There is nothing more beautiful than sunrise at the coast. It is the promise of a new day, another opportunity for a new beginning. As the colors streak across the skies, I…
Ruth had a little girl and now she hoped for a baby boy. After several miscarriages, she and her husband met with the Department of Social Services in July 1969. They knew it was a long shot and potentially a long wait but, they were willing to take their chances…
#3 of an Inspirational Series *** Updated February 15, 2021 * Kindness is free – Sprinkle it everywhere! Have you ever been blessed by the kindness of a total stranger? Well, I have and it literally makes your heart swell in gratitude. You’ve probably had similar experiences. But let me…
*** #2 of Overcoming Challenges Series *** Updated 2/5/2020 Today, I welcome Windy Gail as a guest to my blog. Windy is a talented writer whose words flow straight from her heart. Follow along; I think you will agree. Here is her story of ‘Finding My Way From Misery to…
A True Story of Relinquishing the Rights to Parent Your Newborn Baby It was 1969 and times were different. Jill was 17 years old, a high school senior, single and ….. pregnant. Her parents were outraged and sent her away immediately, over a thousand miles away. She was not given…
#2 of An Inspirational Series *** Updated May 12, 2020 Powerful habits to help you unlock the keys to happiness The keys to happiness seem to be as impossible to find as a teenager without a cell phone. This is due to a misconception that happiness depends on a change…
Updated July 17, 2020 *** *** “I’ve just been told that my chronic list making is stopping me from living an inspired life. What do you think?” Oh, my! Laura’s comment stopped me in my tracks. I, personally, make a lot of lists but I love the idea of living…
*** Read the story of how two teenagers went their separate ways and then found True Love has come Full Circle 45 Years Later. This article originally appeared in Sasee Magazine in the April 2019 issue. Updated February 15, 2021 *** *** ‘Her text read, “Do you remember Randy?” Oh…
Updated July 19, 2020 *** This is a sweet story about Finding Happiness in a Field of Dandelions. I know you’ll enjoy reading it. *** As I pulled into a parking spot, I noticed the field beside me was uncut and full of weeds. I wondered why management didn’t take…
*** Updated March 1, 2021 *** Welcome Spring – A promise of new beginnings….. The daffodils are waving and the trees are in vibrant bloom. Birds are singing and butterflies are emerging. As nature crawls out of hibernation and we transition from winter into spring, we witness the promise of…
*** #1 in Overcoming Challenges Series *** Updated 2/5/2020 *** How do miracles happen? The story of the bone that disappeared. There was a bone there a month ago. Where did it go? My first-grade son came home from school with a note that he did not pass the hearing…
10 Tips to Bring Back Your JOY *** This post was updated on February 14, 2021. *** *** In my last post, I talked about Choosing JOY Every Day, but sometimes, you just don’t feel joyful. So, how do you reclaim your JOY when you’re struggling with a tough day…
Updated November 18, 2019 *** Choose JOY today and every day! Joy doesn’t simply happen. You have to intentionally choose joy, and you have to choose to be joyful every day. Joy begins with gratitude – being thankful for all you are and all you have. It is not dependent…