Tag: happiness
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The Power of Moments: Creating Memories that Endure
During the Marine Marathon, the author faced excruciating leg pain but was inspired by a stranger’s encouraging words to push through and finish. This experience led to a realization about the importance of creating meaningful moments in life. The author emphasizes intentionality in fostering memorable experiences for oneself and others that will create special memories…
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Acts of Kindness: The Unexpected Joy of a Simple Walk
As part of my series on acts of kindness, I wanted to share the impact of a simple yet meaningful gesture I experienced today when two of my neighbors kindly invited me to join them on one of their daily walks. At first glance, you might think that walking with your neighbors is all about…
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Saying Goodbye
It’s so quiet in the house. That’s what I noticed most after our dog Buddy passed only a week ago. Even when I try to fill that void with sound, it still seems strangely quiet. Buddy came to us about three years ago after the passing of my in-laws who loved and adored Buddy. Whenever…
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Witnessing Acts of Kindness
I’ve added a category on my site called ‘Acts of Kindness,’ with the hope of uplifting not only my spirits but also those of my subscribers and readers. Having done some research, I have found some interesting facts on how acts of kindness can impact one’s well-being. According to the Harvard Health Publishing they have…
Lisa VanPatten 