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Tag: friendship

Starving for Connection? Friendship in Today’s World

December 24, 2021 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

I’ve been thinking a lot about how so many of us are nurturing our online friendships more than we nurture those standing next to us crying out for help, who we can’t hear over the clicks of our fingers strutting across keyboards to type responses to people who couldn’t offer a shoulder to cry on.

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Random Thinking: Taking Charge of Your Life

June 30, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Random thoughts based upon a writing I found from three years ago at this time. Walk with me as I think about how I am taking charge today for the next steps in my journey. True “blog” format tonight versus inspiration or thought leadership – just me sharing with you and hoping it helps you know you aren’t alone.

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Drawing Lines: A Writing Prompt Response

May 13, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

This weekend I journaled through a writing prompt from Susannah Ford-Crush. Let’s see what happened with it.

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Gift Idea: Self-Care Kit for Friends

October 16, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Looking to send a friend something special? Try this inexpensive gift idea.

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Gift Idea: Connection Jar (Button Jar)

October 10, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

This is a simple, inexpensive gift that is great for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and just because. They are especially fun for kids!

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#Reconnect with Friends and Family This Week

May 8, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Reconnect with real-life friends and family this week, in person, away from technology. Remember what it was like to actually talk with others and update someone in person about your life.

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