She used to yell it to me through my television screen at least twice a week: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Right now, this moment! This is when it counts! When you’re tired and you don’t think you can do it and you want to give up- THIS is when you make change happen!” It turns out there’s more to…
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When you hear the word “hospitality” does it give you a warm, cheery feeling as you envision your house and your heart full to capacity? Do you think of meals and stories shared with friends, of laughter, drinks being poured, and memories being made? Or does it conjure slightly less pleasant feelings- like sweaty palms, insecurity, and pressure? Does your mind…
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Welcome to Let’s Play Oprah, a fun little game we play on the blog here each month in which I dish on my top 3 Favorite Things at the moment, invite you to share YOUR Favorite Things (by leaving a comment on this post, replying to my email, or by using the hashtag #letsplayoprah on social media) and then at…
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Do you ever find yourself longing not for a different life, but a deeper life? One where you know deep down in your knower exactly what it is you have to offer the world and your life actually reflects that? Where you’re able to make the work of your hands count in a way that fulfills both your duties and…
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Before you read this you should know two things: I changed the title of this post no less than 6 times. I’m writing this in my pajamas and it’s well past noon… I also may or may not be eating jerky for breakfast. Brunch. Whatever. It’s fine.