While listening to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast recently (something I haven’t done in ages), I was reminded of an idea that I heard of before but haven’t really engaged with yet … family updates. For the last couple of years, I’ve composed and sent a Hintz family email once a month ... a… Continue reading Family Updates
Category: Relationships
Countless Opportunities for Compassion
Sometimes, the human “experience” can get to be a little much … it gets a little “heavy” … a little “trying.” Yet when we take a minute to listen … to learn … to ask … we are presented with countless opportunities for compassion. When we observe, we see. When we look, we notice. When… Continue reading Countless Opportunities for Compassion
Again and Again and Again
This morning, during my quiet time before the kids woke for the day, I scoured the web (again) for ways to support my daughter with her big, big feelings. Yesterday, I “engaged” a little too much. We just got home from another camping trip, and naturally, there was much to do to get unpacked. The… Continue reading Again and Again and Again
Thankful Thursday! One-to-One Time
It’s Thankful Thursday! Though I’m a big advocate of a DAILY gratitude practice, and I hope you have something in place … a journal perhaps or just a spoken (or whispered list) at the end of the day … let’s take some time once a week to share with others what we are thankful for!… Continue reading Thankful Thursday! One-to-One Time
Expectations vs. Agreements
Last week, as I aimed to wrap up my school year AND get ready for our next big camping trip, I felt my typical niggling feelings of resentment creeping in. Though my husband is usually the target, I found myself feeling considerably irritated towards my oldest daughter too ... I’ve done a lot of work… Continue reading Expectations vs. Agreements
Thirty Minutes for Thirty Days
In the spirit of being more intentional with our time (see Be a Good Steward), I wanted to ALSO share another idea I learned about recently with you all today … 30 for 30! The principle is quite simple actually … commit to something for 30 minutes a day for 30 days … the idea… Continue reading Thirty Minutes for Thirty Days
For My Friend Eva
This morning, I take a few minutes to celebrate my friend, Eva Deforest … As I write this, it’s only been 36 hours since Eva passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. My heart aches for the loss of such a beautiful human being … Though our “actual” time together over the years might seem insignificant,… Continue reading For My Friend Eva
My Do It Anyway List: Worksheet
If you've read "Do It Anyway," you know that I get it ... I understand those feelings of discouragement ... I hear ya' on those "why bother" thoughts ... your "what if" thinking patterns are coming in loud and clear ... But, despite it all, I think we have to do it anyway ... I… Continue reading My Do It Anyway List: Worksheet
Promises
Today, I want you to take a minute to think about promises or commitments you’ve made to others … promises you’ve made and kept to your spouse … your kids … your friends … your extended family … promises you’ve made and kept to your employer … your colleagues … I bet the list is… Continue reading Promises
Life Planning
Today, I want to talk about Life Planning. This exercise, outlined in the book Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Help You Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want (Harkavy and Hyatt), is a POWERFUL one. The first step in life planning is to write your eulogy … engage your head and your heart… Continue reading Life Planning
Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz 