Connection with Others

“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.” ~ Dean Ornish

Science has shown that the happiest, most resilient individuals are those who have forged strong relationships with other people.

A Prayer For Our Country On July 4

I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …

Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a …

The perfect companion to my HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire I read many books when I was researching …

Blessings to you and your loved ones in the year ahead. Remember to always seek the #HeartspokenLife.

[Updated and expanded since initial publication] Most of us are pretty good about sending sympathy notes or taking casseroles to a friend we know …

Listening may be the most powerful tool in your whole connection toolbox. “Listening is music to another’s heart. It is the unspoken …

Why, How, and Best Practices Any time is a good time to write to your elected officials, but since this is an election year, the idea is even more …

NOTE: I bring this post back at a time of year when there are many weddings. And weddings mean gifts and gifts mean thank you notes…This is …

Why and how you might write to someone who has died In our fast-paced world, letter writing may seem like a relic of the past, yet its impact …