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The Wondertwins Turn 9!

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

This pretty much says it all… Who would have thought that 9 years ago tonight, at 11:30 pm as I lay in the hospital bed watching SNL and listening to KSP’s increasingly heavy breathing as he drifted softly to sleep … Continue reading The Wondertwins Turn 9!

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The journey for my powers.

September 5, 2017 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

Image credit: PositivePsychologyPowers.com “Do not pray for task equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks.” ~ “Phillips Brooks I am sitting outside on our back steps. They are hard, but warm from the afternoon sun.  It’s … Continue reading The journey for my powers.

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How to show life 1,000 reasons to Smile (even if it’s shaky)

October 9, 2014October 13, 2014 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.” – Unknown You may have sensed I am back for a reason. Back to my safe place, the place I think … Continue reading How to show life 1,000 reasons to Smile (even if it’s shaky)

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How to be a Supernova among the Stars: A tribute to Will Poovey

October 6, 2014October 5, 2014 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

Success by Ralph Waldo Emerson: To laugh often and much To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To ear the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate the beauty, … Continue reading How to be a Supernova among the Stars: A tribute to Will Poovey

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Trusting your self-trust is the best thing you can do for you.

March 20, 2014 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

“Self-trust is the first secret of success, the belief that if you are here the authorities of the universe put you here, and for cause, or with some task strictly appointed you in your constitution, and so long as you … Continue reading Trusting your self-trust is the best thing you can do for you.

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How to be Thankful…stop, look, listen.

November 26, 2013November 23, 2013 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present – and I don’t want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future. – Audrey Hepburn I cannot be a hypocrite.  I cannot say I am always perfect at … Continue reading How to be Thankful…stop, look, listen.

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My Minivan Mid-Life Identity Crisis…

November 25, 2013November 23, 2013 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose. ~Richard Grant This particular post is one I have been wanting to write for ages, but perhaps acknowledging my own insecurities and inadequacies here in writing … Continue reading My Minivan Mid-Life Identity Crisis…

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The Wondertwins turn 4!

October 18, 2013October 17, 2013 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

“When the most important things in our life happen we quite often do not know , at the moment, what is going on.” C.S. Lewis Four years ago this morning truer words could not have been spoken. I had really … Continue reading The Wondertwins turn 4!

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The soul surpasses what the mind thinks is possible.

October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

“The mind determines what’s possible, the soul surpasses it.” ~ Pilar Coolinta Today is a big day. Today one year ago my soul was put to work beyond any measure I could have imagined. Until then, my mind had been … Continue reading The soul surpasses what the mind thinks is possible.

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A spectrum of vulnerability.

May 31, 2013May 30, 2013 Shannon Pruitt from 'Mynewfavoriteday'

“It is not our toughness that keeps us warm at night, but our tenderness which makes others want to keep us warm.” ~ Harold Lyon I have never really been good at asking directly for help.  In many ways it … Continue reading A spectrum of vulnerability.

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