Spring Is Here: Renew Your Four Essential Connections
Yesterday, March 20, was the Spring Equinox—the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere—when the sun crosses directly over the …
“Connection is why we’re here…and what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” ~ Dr. Brené Brown
There are four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life, and when our life gets out kilter, we can almost always find that one of them needs some work.
Daily Lenten Haiku 2026
Haiku is an ancient Japanese form of poetry consisting of seventeen syllables in three lines of five, seven, and five. In a mysterious way, the …
Lent Calls
With so much upheaval in the world, I find myself entering the season of Lent already on my knees praying for so much that is entirely out of my …
Planning a Book Club Discussion of Heartspoken?
If your group is reading HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, I’ve put together a free reader’s guide to …
Recommended Stationery for Legacy Letters
Amazon.com: Clairefontaine “Triomphe” Stationery Tablet, Lined, A5 (5.75″ x 8.25″) : Patio, Lawn & Garden↗ A practical …
Pine Woods Give Up Their Winter Secrets
This article was originally accepted and published in the “Slice of Life” column of Elan Magazine on January 8, 2019. I bring it out …
Life Lessons From The Autumn Trees
Note from Elizabeth As autumn paints the landscape around us, I’m delighted to welcome my sister, Sarah C. Albritton, as this week’s guest at …
The Profound Wisdom of Changing Seasons
NOTE: This reflection was originally written in 2013 but right now—in 2025—the autumn leaves are falling again and I’m reminded of the …
A Few Words That Made a Story—and a Connection
Note from Elizabeth When my favorite brother-in-law, Andy LaRowe, told me about his young granddaughter’s accomplishments as an author, I knew …