Author: Sean

Ariane’s passion about social justice and prison advocacy broadened her perspective. She was moved by the openness and kindness she was shown. Ariane shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– be open to opportunities for our perspective to change
– we are more similar than different
– recognize the dignity and humanity of others
– stay openminded
– when we invite gratitude and love, it will positively affect other areas of our lives

https://www.arianetorres.com

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Rachel discovers that she has an older brother. This is a story of love, loss and the meaning of family. Rachel shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– we are braver and stronger than we think we are
– we can eat the elephant one bite at a time
– giving doesn’t happen in a vaccum
– we face opportunities to respond openly and generosity of spirit
– giving does not happen without a huge personal reward
– a full and meaningful life is a resource for someone else’s life
– respond openly
– live love out loud

https://www.unsolicitedpress.com/store/p351/loveandgenetics.html

tags: Rachel, Elliott, writer, author, Love, and, Genetics, true, story, adoption, surrogacy, family, Mark, MacDonald, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://atomic-temporary-127635324.wpcomstaging.com 

Deborah talks about how gratitude, a feeling of belonging and writing gave her a sense of purpose and brought her out of depression.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:

– we can be in control of our mindsets
– there’s no such thing as a small thing
– intentionally looking for the positive
– gratitude should be internally-focused
– if we want to be happy, be grateful
– life is a process
– start from where we are
– acknowledge ourselves on progress we make
– we are part of the fabric of life

https://nosmallthing.net

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