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Love and the Art of Building Cathedrals
Change and Transformation, Life Lessons

Love and the Art of Building Cathedrals

Posted on February 13, 2019

At a bend in the wooded path, old growth oaks give way to acres of towering Spruce. Their vaulting trunks…

A Jar, Paper and Memories: Celebrating the Passing Year
Blessings, Parenting

A Jar, Paper and Memories: Celebrating the Passing Year

Posted on December 31, 2018

I emptied the large glass mason jar onto the table during lunch. Everyone was home (which is rare these days)…

Labelled Days, Reflection and Poetry
Life Lessons

Labelled Days, Reflection and Poetry

Posted on November 29, 2018

This week Americans celebrated Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. Only one of those is…

Root Bound and Deadheading: What a Fall Garden Can Teach Us
Change and Transformation, Life Lessons

Root Bound and Deadheading: What a Fall Garden Can Teach Us

Posted on September 27, 2018

Snip, snip. The scissoring of my shears cuts through the heavy autumn air. Leaning over my garden beds, I stretch…

Clearing Space: What I Learned From My Friend’s Drastic Downsize
Change and Transformation

Clearing Space: What I Learned From My Friend’s Drastic Downsize

Posted on July 30, 2018

  “What made me think buying more socks would change my life?!” my friend asks pointedly. Her expression says it…

We’re All on the Same Team:  What an old baseball mitt and a Robin’s nest can teach us about what’s important.
Change and Transformation, Life Lessons

We’re All on the Same Team: What an old baseball mitt and a Robin’s nest can teach us about what’s important.

Posted on June 6, 2018

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy….

If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do April Snowstorms Bring?
Blessings, Change and Transformation

If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do April Snowstorms Bring?

Posted on April 9, 2018

A white winter wonderland greeted us this morning. It’s April 9 and snow covers my newly reinstalled patio furniture. Snow…

What’s at the (Greek or Latin) Root?
Life Lessons, Parenting

What’s at the (Greek or Latin) Root?

Posted on February 5, 2018

“Mom, will you quiz me?” I recognize the look. It’s equal parts despair and panic. It’s 7 am on a…

Here Comes Heart Month: What Does That Mean for You?
News

Here Comes Heart Month: What Does That Mean for You?

Posted on January 31, 2018

“I like your logo” is something I hear a lot. I appreciate it every time, not because it is part…

Parenting Life: Walking the Tightrope Without a Net
Life Lessons, Parenting

Parenting Life: Walking the Tightrope Without a Net

Posted on November 6, 2017

A river of SUVs winds through the neighborhood streets. I wait amongst them in the pickup line outside my daughter’s…

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About Heartwired Writing

Creative, heartwarming content designed to touch hearts, teach lessons, and create connections. My name is Katie O’Connell, and I specialize in finding the heart of a message. Whether it’s through essays (on Life Lessons, Blessings, Grief, or Parenting) or helping you uncover the right messaging for your audience; I believe we’re meant to be heartwired.

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