If you grew up watching Little House on the Prairie or reading the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, you know that the pioneer spirit wasn’t just about surviving – it was about thriving. The Ingalls family faced blizzards, failed crops, and financial hardships, yet they always…

It was at a yard sale somewhere. That’s where I bought it. Or maybe it was an antique shop someplace. I don’t remember. The portable Royal manual came in its own leather carrying case, the outside stained from someone’s black coffee or spilled wine. When I opened it, the machine’s…

Most people won’t deeply engage with your life story – not because it lacks value, but because they’re preoccupied with their own. Polite nods, vague responses, or distracted glances don’t diminish its significance. The truth is, external indifference is ultimately secondary…

We all have a set of core values we live our life by. They are the very foundation of who we are and what we stand for. As important as they are, how clear are you on your core values? And what is the vital role that your core values and life story play in your estate planning and crafting your legacy?

A number of years ago, I was interviewed about one of my books and was asked by the interviewer: “What is the meaning of your life?” In all honesty, the question made me pause because it’s not a question that we often get asked. However, I was glad that I was asked…

When I first received the news that I had lung cancer, I felt very sad. After several tests, we suspected it was probable, but I had remained hopeful that it could still be benign. Now, I had the answer. Just hearing the word malignant is scary enough, but then you must accept…

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and during October in Canada. Although always noteworthy…

Guilt is something that nearly all of us struggle with at one time or another. Sometimes in small ways – but other times, feelings of guilt can be so strong that they can become debilitating. There are endless reasons why we can feel guilty about something…

Sometimes, when we get older, we forget about our dreams. We forget how they made us feel – the passion, ambition, excitement, enthusiasm, desire. We forget how they once took up our entire waking moments… and probably some of our sleeping ones, too. But those dreams…

Let’s be real: we live in a world that worships noise. Notifications, endless conversations, social media updates, group chats that never die – it’s a whirlwind of constant connection. And yet, have you ever wondered what all this noise is doing to you? Sometimes, the most life-changing…