I Will Always Love You...
August 26, 2026 | Vol. 5
I know Iām not alone in feeling incredibly sad about the passing of Dolly Parton. I felt like I was just about done moving through my sadness of Hayden Panettiere, but Dolly hits even deeper for me.
I grew up listening to her music and watching her movies. 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at waaaay too young of an age š, and of course, Steel Magnolias. She has simply always been there and it kind of felt like she always would be. I think thatās part of what makes losing her feel so significant for so many of us.
As I watched people share their memories and what Dolly meant to them, I started thinking about the impact one person can have. Her impact reached all over the world through her music, movies, generosity, humor, and the way she allowed herself to be fully and unapologetically who she was.
I often think about the impact Iāll leave behind and how people will remember me. But honestly, we donāt always know the impact weāre having on peopleās lives while weāre here.
We may never know that something we said helped someone feel less alone, that our encouragement gave them the courage to take a step, or that simply being there made them feel seen and loved. We may never hear every story or see every ripple we create.
What if impact isnāt only something we leave behind someday? What if itās being created right now through the way we love, listen, encourage, show up, and allow ourselves to be who we are?
What do you hope people will carry with them because you were here?
This Week On The Podcast
What If Itās Possible for You Too? (Relationship Series Ep #32)
Sometimes we observe other peopleās lives and recognize that all kinds of possibilities do, in fact, exist. However, we can still struggle to believe those same possibilities are also available to us.
In this weekās episode, Iām exploring our relationship with possibility and what influences what we believe is possible for our own lives. What if someone else experiencing the relationship, career, dream, healing, or life you desire doesnāt have to be evidence that youāre behind? What if it can be evidence that another possibility exists?
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What If Weekly...
What if I allow myself to be more vulnerable in my relationships?
This one can hit hard sometimes because fear can quickly take over and cause us to shut down. If Iām vulnerable, I could get hurt. I could be judged. I could be rejected.
Closing ourselves off can feel safer, but when we protect ourselves from the possibility of being hurt, we may also prevent ourselves from experiencing the deeper connection we desire in our relationships.
Vulnerability doesnāt mean sharing everything with everyone or ignoring what feels safe for you. It can begin with something small - expressing how you really feel, asking for what you need, receiving support, or allowing someone to see a part of you that you usually keep protected.
You get to decide what vulnerability looks like for you and who has earned the opportunity to receive it. What if you allowed yourself to open the door just a little and see what becomes possible?
Whatās Unfolding...
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How do you hope people feel because you are here?
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Until next week, pause, notice, reconnect... and remember that your presence is already leaving an impact, even when you canāt see it.
Much love,
Shannonš
