I was asked..."What are your regrets?" My answer wasn't what she expected. ______ "My regrets?" I started. What good does carrying that baggage do me? Regrets only serve to grow my bitterness, anger, sadness, and disappointment. And how do any of THOSE feelings add to...

The Shapeshifting QuestionFinding purpose can feel like trying to solve a puzzle that constantly changes shape. In The Shapeshifting Question, Shawn Anderson explores how our sense of purpose isn’t fixed — it evolves as we live, learn, and grow. Each stage of life...

Avoiding the Termites.When life doesn’t go as planned, frustration can eat away at our peace like termites in wood. In Avoiding the Termites, Shawn Anderson reminds us that sometimes, even when we’ve done everything right, things still go wrong — and that’s when our...

Let One Run Begins With One Quiet Step.In Let One Run, Shawn Anderson shares a story about choosing calm over conflict—but the message runs deeper. Sometimes, all it takes is one quiet decision to shift the entire tone of our lives. Let One Run is about starting...

Written for You: Cherishing Health and Hearing Life’s Whispers.In Written for You, Shawn Anderson reminds us that life often speaks when we’re still enough to listen. Whether it’s a quiet nudge or a powerful realization, the message might be to slow down, to breathe,...

Playing the Pleasing Game: You Can’t Win Everyone—But You Can Win Yourself.In Playing the Pleasing Game, Shawn Anderson shares a deeply human insight: trying to win everyone’s approval is not just exhausting—it’s impossible. Inspired by feedback from a previous blog...