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Audio #697: Two Voices. Two Choices.

by Ana | June 19, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

What “Two Voices Two Choices Audio” Teaches About Inner Dialogue.Two Voices Two Choices Audio is Shawn Anderson’s reminder that every day, we face an internal battle. We hear two voices: one that pushes us forward with courage, and one that holds us back with fear and...

Blog #696: The Old Dog and the 5th Grader

by Ana | June 12, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “The Old Dog and the 5th Grader” Is a Lesson in Compassion.The Old Dog and the 5th Grader is Shawn Anderson’s touching story about patience, kindness, and how slowing down can reveal our true character.Notice what you're living...before what you're living isn’t...

Blog #695: I’m Gutted

by Ana | June 5, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “I'm Gutted” Teaches Us to Rise Again.I'm Gutted is Shawn Anderson’s honest look at loss, disappointment, and the strength it takes to stand back up when life knocks us to the ground.Life won't wait for us to get serious,to find the time, or to make up our minds....

Blog #694: Last Night’s Secret

by Ana | May 29, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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?

by Ana | May 22, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | May 15, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | May 8, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | May 1, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | April 24, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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...

Blog #688: Three Questions I Wonder Daily

by Ana | April 17, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “Three Questions I Wonder Daily” Can Guide Your Life.Three Questions I Wonder Daily is Shawn Anderson’s personal practice of self-reflection that invites us to live with intention and curiosity every day.My mind is floating with tidbits today. If I'm lucky...One...

Blog #614: The Life of a Professional Yo-Yoer

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Ever feel as if your lifeis tied to a string... And you're the Yo-Yo? Up.Down. RisingFalling. ______ Been there? It happens. Especially... When we allow what happens outside us... to "up-and-down" the happiness level inside us. Feel happy. Feel sad. Think positive....

Blog #613: The Girl with the Smile

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Numbed. Sometimes life pushes us there. We decide how long we stay. ______ It was about 25 years ago... I'd be standing in my front yard watering the lawn, and a young, happy neighbor girl down the street would see me...and run to talk with me. Always... She wore a...

Blog #612: I’m in Timeout

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I'm taking a timeout today. To rest.To read. To laugh.To breath. I'm thinking: "Today's timeout should find its way into my everyday goals." So today... I'll take a break from writing blogs and planting seeds. Or am I? S.EXTRA...

Blog #611: Why Choose the Second One?

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"Go the extra mile." For those who've read, heard or know me...You know the message is my life thing. I know... It's just four simple words.But everything I AM grows from them. ______ Like? I wrote Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose.I...

Blog #610: Bad Day Repeat

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On July 13, 2017...An 87-year-old subscribed to this blog. On November 3, 2023...She'll turn 93. ______ Her name is Yvonne. In getting to know her over the last six years, I've learned that she's a visionary entrepreneur, a proud mom, a faith-driven grandmother...and...

Blog #609: The Skeleton That Ran Away

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Where I live in California...Halloween is extra popular this year. We're still weeks away from Halloween night...but spooky decorations have been up for a month. ______ Maybe... It's because there are so many new coolly designed skeletons, witches, ghosts and spiders...