Stories matter.
For thousands of years, we've shared our traditions, beliefs, and values through storytelling. The stories were told around the bonfire, the campfire, and the kitchen table.
READ MORECreating a lasting legacy
What do you consider important to pass along to your children and grandchildren? What will you want people to remember about you and the family members who came before you?
READ MORESweet memories and conscious of them
When I read to my son and the dog listened too, that is a sweet memory. When my daughter practiced the same little tune on the piano over and over again, that is a sweet memory. When my husband and I sat as close as we could at dinner so our knees were touching, that is a sweet memory.
READ MOREHow to write an autobiography: 3 tips to getting started
Every life deserves a book. So how should we go about creating an autobiography and avoiding the dreaded blank sheet of paper?
READ MOREMy Life Story -- Lessons learned from 41 years of life experience
Your life story and my life story are unique. I've learned a thing or two through the years and so have you. We don't always think about it or talk about it, but every day of life teaches us all something. I can only imagine that at age 51, 61, 81 or 101, I will most likely name different lessons learned, but here are my thoughts at age 41.
READ MOREUnwritten Lyrics
As I was listening to the radio today, a song by Natasha Bedingfield began to play—Unwritten Lyrics. The song is dear to my heart, as it spoke of the book of life—cherishing the past and being open to endless possibilities to come.
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