The Heart of the Matter

A place where we write and talk about inspirations…our journey to discover what matters most.

Crack Myself Up: “The Layaway Plan”

May 7, 2025

Normally I share my silly ‘Crack Myself Up’ stories on Victoria Ponders but this one was too timely, given that Mother’s Day is just a few days away – this coming Sunday here in the U.S. and in Canada. (Btw…I love this resource which provides some of the historical background about Mother’s Day – including … More Crack Myself Up: “The Layaway Plan”

You’re Already Strong

November 20, 2024

Have you heard of Geena Dunne? Perhaps not. You might know her by her pseudonym, G.D. Anderson and this quote, made famous ten years ago but never more relevant for me than it is today: “Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” … More You’re Already Strong