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January 20, 2026

Do Yourself A (Few) Favors…..

by Rod Smith
  • Make contact with your estranged sister, brother, in-law, former friend, whomever, and check out if there is an opportunity for reconciliation. Reconciliation is good for the soul, all souls. 
  • Do some writing about your life: take a simple memorable moment (good or not so good) and put it on paper using a pencil and paper. Edit and enlarge and you will see it grow into further recollections. Getting these on paper will do its part in restoring your soul and you may discover you’re an excellent writer.  
  • Take at 24 hours of a break from your several electronic leashes, then see if you can do it for a whole weekend. I predict, once conquer the withdrawal symptoms, you’ll discover connection and beauty with the immediate people and things in your life.
  • Leave your phone at home or in your car when you meet with friends. It may result in your being able to give them your full and undivided attention.
  • Next time you meet with a group of friends see if it’s possible to NOT talk about your children, spouses, people who are absent. You may discover you have nothing to talk about – which is exactly my point.   

Early morning outside my Dream Center window…..