Category Archives: best self

Criticism To Ignore

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Patti Fralix
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The Gift of Forgiveness

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Don’t let them go to their grave, or you to yours, without forgiveness. If reconciliation is possible, strive for reconciliation. But if reconciliation is not possible, and/or if it is too late for that, forgive. Forgiveness is always possible, even … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention To The Tension

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I love to listen to podcasts, and especially when I am walking. I recently listened to a podcast by Andy Stanley, and it touched me so much that I have listened to it twice. The podcast is titled “better decisions, … Continue reading →

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Communication Matters

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I am sure it is partly my age, but I struggle with the lack of clear and timely communication, especially written communication. The area where I find this most troublesome is with texts. I decided it is time to address … Continue reading →

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Habits Are Harder to Break Than To Make

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Being successful in life requires good habits. One definition of a habit is “a regular practice, or usual manner of behavior.” We all have habits, some good, some not so good. Good habits help us become better people, achieving our … Continue reading →

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Another Year Is Almost Over

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Patti Fralix

With the end of October around the corner, another year is almost a wrap. With each passing year I marvel at the passing of time. This was reinforced to me this week by spending time with our oldest granddaughter, Mary … Continue reading →

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The Space Between Knowing and Doing

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I heard this phrase, The Space Between Knowing and Doing, in the past few days, and I am not sure where I heard it.  But it resonated with me so much that I want to pen some thoughts about it. … Continue reading →

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If I Owe You an Apology, I apologize!

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Patti Fralix

We should know if we owe someone an apology! An apology given after the words, “If I Owe You an Apology” is not an apology at all. Don’t qualify your apology, just apologize!  And do not say, “That was not … Continue reading →

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Summer is Slipping Away

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Patti Fralix

It isn’t just the summer that is slipping away. Months and years are passing so quickly. Perhaps it is time to focus on what you want your next few years to include, while there is still time. Maybe it is … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take?

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Patti Fralix

These are difficult times. The division in our country is getting worse. We had an assassination attempt on past president, Donald Trump, last weekend. While the assassination attempt was not successful, Donald Trump was injured, and three other people were … Continue reading →

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