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Your soul story is the core of who you are, and you may not even be aware of it. Oh, but I promise you it's there. Operating under the surface in your subconscious. Acting as your personal GPS guidance system and helping guide you on your journey through life.

Heal Stress - Inspire the World

Mary E Knippel

Published on: 04/29/2025

April, known as Stress Awareness Month since 1992, reminds us that stress — both helpful and harmful — is a constant part of modern life. In the wake of the pandemic, everyone has been impacted, and as we build a new normal, it’s essential to distinguish between motivating stress and overwhelming stress. Managing stress isn’t just about coping; it’s about reconnecting with your soul and sharing your unique story. Several soulful strategies can help: moving your body through exercise or mindful walking can release built-up tension and ground your spirit. Writing — especially journaling your thoughts, fears, and dreams — offers a powerful emotional release and a pathway to self-discovery. Feeding your mind through learning new things also fuels personal growth and resilience. Most importantly, sharing your life stories — your struggles, joys, lessons, and memories — honors your journey and inspires others. Storytelling, once the heart of human connection, still holds the power to heal and bring people together. By telling your Soul Story, you not only manage your own stress but also offer light and hope to a world that needs it. This April, the invitation is to do more than survive stress: transform it. Let your body move, let your words flow, and let your experiences shine. Your story matters, and the world is waiting to hear it.

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Plant Your Seeds of Wisdom

Mary E Knippel

Published on: 04/18/2025

This reflective and heartfelt piece emphasizes the power of planting seeds of wisdom by sharing your Soul Story. Drawing from personal experiences growing up on a multigenerational farm, the author illustrates how legacy goes far beyond land or possessions. It lives in everyday actions, faith, kindness, and the courage to tell your story. By honoring the lessons of the past and embracing the journey of self-expression, we plant seeds that inspire, uplift, and guide others. Sharing your Soul Story becomes a powerful act of service—nurturing a legacy rooted in love, resilience, and the wisdom that grows with every life lived authentically.

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Pay Attention to the White Space

Mary E Knippel

Published on: 12/02/2024

Writing Wisdom: Pay Attention to the White Space White space is the quiet magic in your writing. It’s not just blank space—it’s the pause, the breath, the moment of stillness that invites your reader to slow down, reflect, and truly connect with what you’ve written. Think of white space as the unsung hero of great writing. It creates room for your reader to breathe, to absorb your message, and to feel inspired. Without it? Your writing can feel overwhelming—a wall of text that leaves them scrambling for an escape.

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The Winner is...

Mary E Knippel

Published on: 11/21/2024

Have you ever had one of those magical moments where time seems to pause, and everything aligns in an almost otherworldly way? Perhaps it was a surprise recognition or a moment of sheer clarity when the universe whispered, “This is your time.” For me, that moment came recently. “And the winner of the Rising Star Award is… Mary Knippel!” Wait—what? Did I just hear my name? Is this real? Let’s go back a bit. A couple of months ago, I was nominated for an award—a humbling acknowledgment on its own. I didn’t dwell on the idea of winning; I simply focused on showing up for the moment. But here’s where the magic of synchronicity comes in. Somehow, the universe knew this was the right time for me to stand in the spotlight. And I WON!

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