Vicki Dobbs

Compassion as a Foundation

Vicki — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:24:41 +0000

Quote: “Compassion is the foundation of true strength.” (The Power of Gratitude) True power comes from maintaining tenderness rather than from a hardening of the heart. Compassion creates resilience by connecting you to your shared humanity. When you extend compassion to yourself and others, you cultivate an emotional intelligence that helps you navigate difficulties with… Read More »

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The Journey Within

Vicki — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:13:06 +0000

Quote: “Self-discovery is a journey; it isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about uncovering who you’ve always been.” (Get Off the Shelf) The path of self-discovery is continuous, ongoing, and always filled with opportunities for growth and understanding. Like an archaeological dig, it reveals layers of your true nature that have always been there, waiting for… Read More »

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Action Stokes the Flame of Desire

Vicki — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:22:17 +0000

Quote: “Desire has a temperature. If you hold it too long without motion, it cools into memory.” (Wisdom Evolution) There is a moment, and you know it, when something feels alive in your hands, your mind, your chest, in that sacred garden in the very center of you. You feel excitement, a tiny rush accompanied… Read More »

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Releasing Self-Doubt

Vicki — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:42:16 +0000

Quote: “Self-doubt is a shadow that disappears when you stand in your light.” (Get Off the Shelf) Self-doubt is one of the most common human experiences. It’s that inner voice questioning your abilities, your worthiness, your decisions, or your dreams. It can show up as a whisper of uncertainty or a loud chorus of criticism, but… Read More »

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Restoring Balance

Vicki — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:18:09 +0000

Quote: “Balance is not about doing everything. It’s about doing what matters.” (Wisdom Whispers) If you’re caught in a loop where busyness and productivity are celebrated above all else, balance can feel like an elusive goal, something you’re constantly chasing but never quite catching. True balance isn’t about perfectly dividing your time between countless activities or… Read More »

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Decades Gone By

Vicki — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:53:55 +0000

With decades gone by and unknown decades ahead, I am remembering Frank Sinatra’s famous song, My Way. I haven’t always lived true to me. For many of those decades past, I didn’t know who “me” was or that there was an identity of me beyond what I gave to and did in the world. I… Read More »

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Which One Comes First, Inspiration or Imagination?

Vicki — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:37:47 +0000

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the choreography and wisdom woven through the quiet in between. That space between one thought and the next, the breath between a question and the answer. It’s the moment after an idea flickers through my mind, before I try to name it, shape it, or decide what it’s supposed to… Read More »

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Celebrating Sisterhood

Vicki — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:52:22 +0000

Today is my sister’s birthday. Happy Birth-Day, Pam. This morning, I had the most wonderful conversation with my friend, Weam Namou, as we talked about her new book, The Path of Consciousness for Writers. Our conversation wandered through writing, creativity, consciousness, and the many ways women encourage one another to listen more deeply to the… Read More »

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Stepping into the Flow of Fear, Fearless, Sort of…

Vicki — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:20:15 +0000

Discover how stepping into the unknown, trusting the flow, and embracing fear can lead to courage, growth, and unexpected joy.

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Remembering Through Creativity

Vicki — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:17 +0000

I have been thinking about remembering lately, not the kind of remembering where I walk into a room and, for the life of me, I cannot remember why I came in there. Though, in retrospect, that could still be its own story, possibly with a support group, name tags, and snacks. 😊 I’m talking here… Read More »

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