by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 2, 2025 | Personal Development, Stories
Once there was a girl called Prudence. She was a practical young lady, raised to be dependable and hard working, who prided herself on the ability to get things done. She set goals to earn her PhD and run a marathon, so that she could show everyone that she was the...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 27, 2024 | Podcast
Today is the day in the United States that we call Thanksgiving, but I am not in the United States. I am in Portugal where this holiday is not celebrated. Listen on the Wildspire podcast here: There are reminders in my emails, in my messages from friends and family....
by Stephanie Benedetto | Nov 27, 2018 | 100 Conversations
We lost our power for over 30 hours due to downed power lines. Yikes! There’s nothing like freezing in the darkness to remind me how lovely it is to have heat and power. It got me thinking… What else have I been taking for granted? Watch this: What appreciation can...
by Stephanie Benedetto | May 26, 2018 | 100 Conversations
I had a very serious face when I was a little girl. People used to say, “Why are you so serious?” So I started smiling. People seemed more comfortable with that. It was a habit I’ve cultivated all my life; looking for what people wanted and giving it...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Oct 19, 2017 | 100 Conversations
Is it possible to control your thoughts? Some experts say so. I find that trying NOT to think something is about as effective as trying not to think of a pink penguin. (Yep. Just did it.) Watch this: I love a good navel gazing ramble on the nature of thought. But when...
