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Blog #760: I Knew That Look

by Ana | September 3, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

This last Sunday… The weather cooled. A bit. But I’ll take 77 degreesto “get my walk on” any day. ______ With weather on my side… I willed my sneakers to move as hard as they could go. 152 long minutes. No rest timeouts. 20 heavy pounds on my back. The steep climbs....

Blog #759: Walking Without the Clapping

by Ana | August 27, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Once Upon A Time... I was totallyaddicted to succeeding. I wanted to be somebodythe world would know. And clap for. ______ With all my guts… I chased the big two relentlessly. Money. Fame. ______ And with that came a lot of other stressful baggage. Do they think I'm...

Blog #758: When Nobody Says Yes

by Ana | August 20, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

As of August 19…92 cities have already said “Yes!” That’s the fastest Extra Mile Dayhas ever reached this number of cities. ______ I’ve been thinking. What's the secret to continuing to believe in an idea when you’re exhausted from carrying it? And then... Not only...

Blog #757: I Am My Sneakers

by Ana | August 13, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I felt it.I really, really felt it. All of it. The serious heat.My empty legs.My slowing pace. ______ I had been walking over an hour. I started the walk when it seemed a manageable 79 degrees. Looking at my phone at that moment... It had climbed fast to a scorching...

Blog #756: Is Your Try Running Out?

by Ana | August 6, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

He is tired of trying. ______ “Hey Shawn, Thanks for always showing up. When I’m at my lowest, you write what I need to read. I need something big now. I keep trying, but it feels like I’m getting nowhere. I’m wondering if it’s time to throw in the towel.” ______ I...

Blog #755: Don’t Walk Past Yourself

by Ana | July 30, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Most people walk past them.I couldn't. For 35+ years... I’ve eaten rice, beans, and saladsbecause I love animals. But there's a little life my heart can't ignore. ______ Snails. I’ve written before about saving worms struggling across hot sidewalks. I’ve also carried...

Blog #754: The Teachers I Almost Missed

by Ana | July 23, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I see it clearly now. Two of my greatest teachershave never spoken a word. Two little dogs teaching big lessons. ______ For 15½ years… My Chihuahuas have taught me more about life than I’ve taught them. They taught me to celebrate. When I walk through the door, they...

Blog #753: The Uncomfortable Mirror

by Ana | July 16, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I was getting ready to go for a hike. My shoes were waiting by the door.My backpack was loaded down and ready. Then a thought quietly walked into the room. ______ "I don't feel like it." Nothing unusual. Except this time... I heard it differently. A second thought...

Blog #752: I Couldn’t Look Away

by Ana | July 9, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I was flipping through TV channels...until one of them stopped me cold. I didn't know the singer.I didn't know the song. But I couldn't look away. ______ It wasn't his voice that caught me. It was how completely he gave himself to the moment. He wasn't just singing.He...

Blog #751: I Pressed Send Anyway

by Ana | July 2, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

#750 is behind me.#751 is right now. Still going.Still showing up.Still giving it my best. Every.Single.Thursday. ______ #751. That’s a lot of Thursdays. More than I ever imagined when this began. And although I'm acknowledging #751... I'm celebrating #1 more. That’s...

Blog #694: Last Night’s Secret

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Why “Last Night's Secret” Encourages Us to Listen Within.Last Night's Secret is Shawn Anderson’s intimate reflection on the quiet moments that hold deep personal truths and remind us to listen to our inner voice.“Create a great day!” It’s been my tagline for thirty...

Blog #693: Is It Coincidence?

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Why “Is It Coincidence” Invites Us to Look Deeper.Is It Coincidence is Shawn Anderson’s thoughtful exploration of how life’s unexpected connections might not be random at all, but meaningful nudges guiding us forward.One hour after sending last week's blogabout not...

Blog #692: It Might Come in 24 Hours

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Why “It Might Come in 24 Hours” Gives Us Hope.It Might Come in 24 Hours is Shawn Anderson’s uplifting message about holding faith, trusting timing, and believing that your breakthrough could be closer than you think.I’m in Alaska. But so far... No bears.No whales.No...

Blog #691: Sweet, Sweet Time

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Why “Sweet Sweet Time” Matters in a Busy World.Sweet Sweet Time is Shawn Anderson’s heartfelt call to slow down, appreciate each moment, and recognize the simple beauty that often passes us by.OFTEN… This living stuff gets EXTRA hard.I was reminded AGAIN yesterday....

Blog #690: The Disagreeing Right Reader

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Why “The Disagreeing Right Reader” Helps Us Grow.The Disagreeing Right Reader is Shawn Anderson’s message about embracing differing opinions and the courage to keep sharing your authentic voice.From a reader.Who disagrees. ______ Shawn – I signed up for your...

Blog #689: If I Didn’t Stop for a Second

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Why “If I Didn't Stop for a Second” Encourages Us to Breathe.If I Didn't Stop for a Second is Shawn Anderson’s gentle reminder of the value in pausing, breathing, and reconnecting with life’s small, essential moments.689. That's the number of Thursday blogs I've...