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Making Something: The Creativity We Keep to Ourselves
I love it when someone shares their creativity. Cooking, writing, painting, music, whatever it is, I just enjoy watching people make something. One of our members, Jeanell Sullivan, wrote a book and I really enjoyed it. THE CODE: 44 is short, practical, and the kind of thing you come back to. What worked for me was reading one lesson each day and bringing it into the walk to school with my kids. Some mornings it sparks something, some mornings it doesn’t. Either way, we’re talking…
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Children Are the World’s Most Dedicated Observers
Children are the world’s most dedicated observers. They notice the small things — the way we breathe through a tough moment, the softness in our voice when we’re proud, the…
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Real Friendships Don’t Need to Be Perfect
Real friendships don’t need to be perfect — they just need to be protected. Life gets loud, schedules get packed, and suddenly years have drifted by and the people who…
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Joy That Has Nothing to Do With Achievement
Joy that has nothing to do with achievement is one of the most life-giving things we have. You’re allowed to love something simply because it lights you up. No pressure…
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Progress Moves in Millimeters
Progress moves in millimeters. Grand overhauls burn hot and fade fast, but the small, repeatable choices — the ones you barely notice — are the ones that quietly change everything.…
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