Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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Practicing Mindfulness with Your Pet

Although people have practiced mindfulness for thousands of years, the word has made its way into our vocabulary, books, and social media feeds more recently than ever. For the uninitiated,…

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Doses of Coziness You Never Knew You Craved

When asked about what coziness means to them, most people will respond with fairly similar things: fuzzy socks, super-soft throw blankets, warm beverages sipped from an oversized mug, candles, and…

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Small Gestures, Big Impact

Think about the last time someone held the door open for you when your hands were full. Or when a stranger offered you their seat on a particularly rough day.…

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10 Practical Tips on Making Daily Journaling More Enjoyable

Journaling is a powerful method for fostering creativity and personal growth, not just for self-reflection. It provides a haven for expressing thoughts and emotions, setting objectives, and tracking progress. However,…

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Navigating Life Through Slow Living

Imagine waking up to a world where the day unfolds gently, and you have the time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, savoring each bite and the aroma of your coffee.…

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Presentness in a Fast-Paced World

In a world that seems to be spinning faster each day, where schedules morph into never-ending to-do lists, the idea of living in the present moment can feel like an…

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8 Practices for Cultivating Positive Emotions

In the pursuit of happiness, positive emotions are the threads that weave together moments of delight, love, and contentment. Within each of us lies the profound capability to nurture these…

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Embracing the Magic of Summer

Summer is here. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and life seems to have slowed down a bit. Though we can’t have the long stretch of carefree days…

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Life Lessons From Literary Heroines

On the way back to the orphanage after learning Green Gables was not to be her home, a heartbroken Anne Shirley declared, “I’ve made up my mind to enjoy this…

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Living Legacy

I often find that I am stuck in someday. In my mind I build a legacy of memories and experiences that I plan to accomplish in the future. And in…

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The Perfect Time for a Refresh

Every year when I spot the back-to-school sales at the local big box stores, I get a little jealous. I remember with fondness that extra-long day spent at the mall…

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6 Surefire Ways to Make Your Day Count

One thing about our world: There are more ways to receive advice than ever before. A century ago, the main directions you’d get for living might come from your mom,…