Today, more than ever, we are showered with media messages vying to convince us that gift-giving is all about buying more and buying bigger. I’ll never forget the sobs that came from a niece of mine one Christmas morning when she had finished unwrapping the two gifts my husband and I had given her, only […]
What Will Make the Biggest Difference?
by Patricia SpadaroThe first rule of authenticity is honesty. If you are dedicated to honoring your authentic self, there are some questions that are essential to ask yourself with regularity and to answer with honesty. What’s your answer to this question (try not to overthink this—just go with the first thing that arises when you read this): […]
The Power of Focused Attention
by Patricia SpadaroOne of the most significant gifts we can give in this modern, busy time of ours is our time. With so many demands placed upon us, we often find ourselves talking or listening to someone who needs us while we are also driving, watching TV, answering our cell phones, text messaging, making dinner, going through […]
Giving the Gift of Your Heart
by Patricia SpadaroBetter than bigger is the gift of the heart. As little children size up their stack of birthday or holiday gifts, bigger and more always seem better. I’ll never forget the sobs that came from a little niece of mine one Christmas morning when she finished unwrapping the two gifts my husband and I had […]
Clearing Space for What’s Important
by Patricia SpadaroI just posted a new article on “Clearing Space for What’s Important.” It occurred to me, why wait until the new year to start a new habit? Here’s a good one to start right now, before the holiday madness sets in: Getting your priorities straight. Making room for what’s really important at the end of […]
What Counts
by Patricia Spadaro“What you see with your eyes shut is what counts.” — Lame Deer, Lakota
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