Connect With Nature To Make A Better World
Nature is one of the four keys to unlock the #HeartspokenLife. I want to shine a spotlight on the work of Paloma Teppa, a young Argentina-born …
The Daily Examen
The “Faithful Writers Toolkit” newsletter is no longer offered, but you can find past issues, other writer resources, and more of my …
Introducing Heartspoken’s Reading Room – A Quick Video Guide
Reading can be such a powerful portal to the #HeartspokenLife that I’ve just created a brand new page on my website called Heartspoken’s …
Heartspoken Moment: Be Yourself
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde Wanting to be liked is a powerful temptation At my age, it’s a lot …
It Is Finished… The Profound Last Words Of Christ
Last words matter As a physician, my husband was sometimes present during that sacred moment when a patient passed from life to death. Often there …
Compass Points April 2019: New Growth
UPDATE 2024: “Compass Points” newsletter is now called “Essential HEARTSPOKEN Connections” and is sent out quarterly. April 15, 2019 What’s …
Cherry Tomato Salsa/Salad
This cherry tomato “salsa” or salad is a delicious, colorful, and easy-to-prepare dish that goes with almost any kind of entrée. I …
Spring Cleaning Can Blast You Out Of Winter’s Black Hole!
Spring is here at last and spring cleaning is a tried and true ritual! Why do we still associate spring with spring cleaning? Certainly, in prairie …
Book Review: On The Brink Of Everything by Parker J. Palmer
On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Oldby Parker J. Palmer Reviewed by Elizabeth H. CottrellPublished 2018240 pages (Hardcover …