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December 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Letter to My Daughters

It is really humbling to finally see and admit the truth.

Letter to My Daughters
November 4, 2023
Donna Chacko
The Healing Magic of a Smile

It sounds too good to be true. A habit that is easy, quick, and free—and good for you and for others!

The Healing Magic of a Smile
October 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Mercy vs. Justice

Mercy wins out.

Mercy vs. Justice
September 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and ...

When we open ourselves to His mercy and healing, we bring more love and peace into our hurting world.

Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and Why?
August 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!

Join me in rediscovering C.S. Lewis yet again.

Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!
Donna Chacko
November 16, 2025

Recognizing and Escaping the "Near Occasions" of Sin

Donna Chacko
November 16, 2025
Recognizing and Escaping the "Near Occasions" of Sin


Learning about “near occasions of sin” is worthwhile, even if uncomfortable. Let’s explore how to avoid offending the God we love.

Tagged: 2025, sin, mindfulness, prayer

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Donna Chacko
October 8, 2025

We Can Rewire Our Brains and Revive Civility in Our Nation

Donna Chacko
October 8, 2025
We Can Rewire Our Brains and Revive Civility in Our Nation

We can develop new brain pathways that will help us rethink how we think. Learn how this will lead to more civility and respect in our country.

Tagged: 2025, boundaries, compromise, listening, communication, relationships

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Donna Chacko
September 2, 2025

When Both Sides Claim God's Will? What Then?

Donna Chacko
September 2, 2025
 When Both Sides Claim God's Will? What Then?

Do you struggle with knowing for sure you are following God’s will? Abraham Lincoln offers a model for us.

Tagged: 2025, boundaries, compromise, listening, communication, relationships

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Donna Chacko
August 6, 2025

Three Flashes of Clarity, Seeing the Obvious

Donna Chacko
August 6, 2025
Three Flashes of Clarity, Seeing the Obvious

It took me years to grasp these three simple, yet powerful, truths.

Tagged: 2025, boundaries, compromise, listening, communication, relationships

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Donna Chacko
July 9, 2025

Let Go and Let God. Really?

Donna Chacko
July 9, 2025
Let Go and Let God. Really?

The idea of surrendering your life and will to God sounds impossible, until you realize you really don’t have to do it all at once.

Tagged: 2025, 12-step programs, alcoholics anonymous, Richard Rohr, trust, surrender

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Donna Chacko
June 8, 2025

The Meaning of Soup

Donna Chacko
June 8, 2025
The Meaning of Soup

Are you surrounded by people but in reality isolated or lonely? Read how soup (and other things) can help.

Tagged: 2025, stress, lonely, vulnerability, lifestyle, commun

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Donna Chacko
May 7, 2025

Do the Ends Ever Justify the Words?

Donna Chacko
May 7, 2025
Do the Ends Ever Justify the Words?

No good cause, no matter how worthy, justifies using language that strips others of their dignity. Why are our politicians having success with this kind of language?

Tagged: 2025, stress, language, Bonhoeffer, speech, slippery-slope

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Donna Chacko
April 7, 2025

Turn Off the Fan

Donna Chacko
April 7, 2025
Turn Off the Fan

Are you at risk of crashing, just like a dangerously off-balance ceiling fan?

Tagged: 2025, whole health, balance, stress, solitude, Centering Prayer

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Donna Chacko
March 9, 2025

Resuming Piano after 65 Years is Like Starting Therapy

Donna Chacko
March 9, 2025
Resuming Piano after 65 Years is Like Starting Therapy

Pleasure and therapy combined. Keep reading to see how this could work for you.

Tagged: 2025, musi, whole health, recreation

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Donna Chacko
February 6, 2025

You Can Change How You Think by Changing How You Act.

Donna Chacko
February 6, 2025
You Can Change How You Think by Changing How You Act.

This might be the life-changing miracle you are seeking.

Tagged: 2025, relationships, prayer, 12-step programs, addiction, alcoholics anonymous, CoDA, spirituality

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Donna Chacko
January 11, 2025

Precious Gifts

Donna Chacko
January 11, 2025
Precious Gifts

Free, easy, and life-changing.

Tagged: 2025, breathing, nature, beauty, music, relationships

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Donna Chacko
December 10, 2024

What to Do About Our Problems?

Donna Chacko
December 10, 2024
What to Do About Our Problems?

Join more than 10 million others and learn 4 tools to help you solve problems.

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history, 2025

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Donna Chacko
November 5, 2024

Changing the World Starts with Changing Yourself. Really.

Donna Chacko
November 5, 2024
 Changing the World Starts with Changing Yourself. Really.

To change the world, you must first change yourself. Read on to help you embrace and live this counterintuitive message.

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history

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Donna Chacko
October 14, 2024

What Do You Do in Those In-between Moments?

Donna Chacko
October 14, 2024
What Do You Do in Those In-between Moments?

Do you control your phone habits? Or does your phone control you?

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history

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Donna Chacko
September 12, 2024

Healing Through Friendship: The Story of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis

Donna Chacko
September 12, 2024
Healing Through Friendship: The Story of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis

Here's is a powerful example of what we can learn from history--enemies becoming friends.

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history

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Donna Chacko
August 6, 2024

5-Star Recommendation for Free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Donna Chacko
August 6, 2024
5-Star Recommendation for Free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Read more to learn about a remarkable free online program that will help you grow and deal in more healthy ways with life’s stresses.

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history

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Donna Chacko
July 7, 2024

Pause and Ponder: Two Books

Donna Chacko
July 7, 2024
Pause and Ponder: Two Books

Think how much better the world would be if we all took time to “pause and ponder.” Here is a fun and easy way to do just that.

Tagged: 2024, books, solitude, reading, history

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Donna Chacko
June 9, 2024

Sitting with My Divine Therapist During Centering Prayer

Donna Chacko
June 9, 2024
Sitting with My Divine Therapist During Centering Prayer

Are you intrigued by the idea of a “Divine Therapist?” If so, keep reading.

Tagged: 2024, Centering Prayer, meditation, mindbodyspirit, Thomas Keating, Divine Therapist, contemplative prayer, silence, prayer

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Donna Chacko
April 30, 2024

Wrong Reasons to Spurn Self-Care

Donna Chacko
April 30, 2024
Wrong Reasons to Spurn Self-Care

Do you use these excuses to avoid having to take action?

Tagged: 2024, popular, eating, exercise, lifestyle, habits, healthcare, emotionally healthy, stress, selfcare

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Donna Chacko
April 9, 2024

Why Meditate?

Donna Chacko
April 9, 2024
Why Meditate?

It is not crazy to sit in silence doing nothing. Wise and holy men and women have always done it.

Tagged: 2024, silence, war, quotations, Quotations, mindfulness, popular

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