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The Art of Pondering: How Slowing Down Helps You Find Clarity
Last week, I had the honor of joining a group of leaders from across Louisiana at the Edward Lowe Foundation headquarters. The experience reminded me of something we often overlook in our busy lives — the power of slowing down. It was one of those rare opportunities that pulled me out of my usual routine and gave me the space to pause, breathe, and reflect on what really matters. If you’re not familiar with Ed Lowe, he was the creator of one of the first-ever kitty litters, now known as Tidy Cat. But what I love most about his story is that his vision extended far beyond a product. He…
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A Season to Reflect
Fall is here in Louisiana and it’s a great time to stop and reflect! I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite season. The cool weather in the mornings is my favorite! I grew up in Michigan, and it’s a little different here than it is there during fall. For example, the leaves change quicker there, and sometimes in October, it snows! My family and I would go to a cider mill and get fresh hot cider and donuts every year. There’s something about the smell in the air and the big green trees turning yellow, orange, and red. Stop and Reflect Fall is also a time of…
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Journal Through a Pandemic
When you’re stuck at home during a pandemic, where does your time go? A recent statistic stated the average number of hours Americans are streaming videos through mediums such as Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube is approximately 8 hours a day. Think about that for a moment: 8 hours a day! Kind of shocking right? In fact, Netflix added 15.77 million more subscribers globally this quarter, many of them added after the onset of quarantine. During this time it’s important to spend time unwinding. If streaming the latest video series helps you do that, then that’s okay. However, if you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, streaming shows can become…
