Category Archives: Stories Behind The Stories

I Dare Every One of Us to Be Nicer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by terriponce

Just because someone else goads you on doesn’t mean you should stoop to that level. Just because someone calls you a name doesn’t mean you should call them a name right back.

It’s time for all of us to be nicer. Continue reading →

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2019 – Your Year to Let Go of What Doesn’t Serve You

Posted on January 1, 2019 by terriponce

Here we are. Another turn of a year. Another opportunity to look forward. Another chance to make New Year’s resolutions. Which I hate. And you may already know that. I’m not a fan of resolutions anymore because when we fall … Continue reading →

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7 Lessons from Mister Rogers That Are Still Relevant Today

Posted on July 24, 2018 by terriponce

I know. I haven’t blogged in ages. I’ve been pulled in too many directions in real life and, to be honest, I’ve been focusing more time on me as well as my book marketing. But I ran across a blog … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Are NOT Facts!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by terriponce

Every day, every hour, every minute our minds are filled with thoughts. And those thoughts can bounce, and bounce, and bounce. In yoga and Buddhism, we call this monkey brain — drunken monkeys jumping around, screeching and chattering and carrying … Continue reading →

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Ancient Curiosities — Things That Make You Go “Hmm”

Posted on April 8, 2018 by terriponce

You know, just when I think I’ve got some stuff figured out, I land on fascinating, and sometimes very strange, historical tidbits that make me blink, pause, then think: Holy crap, that’s freaking amazing. Once again, my writing research has brought … Continue reading →

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