<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dianne Lawson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author, public speaker, life/personal coach and mentor committed to helping people embrace that everyone is deserving of unconditional love.]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:10:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.diannelawsononline.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Spirit of God Allows for Closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes unexpected, unwanted, unbelievable, or unacceptable things happen—with or without a good explanation—that shake up everything we consider normal. Many believe that understanding the reasons why something happened allows the mind and heart to find closure. But understanding and closure are not always the same. Sometimes, even when we have answers, our minds and hearts struggle to accept Life's Happenings. And sometimes, there are no answers. No explanation. No apology. No...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/the-spirit-of-god-allows-for-closure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac840c7b89f0f638e3b18c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Grieving]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:49:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_bf71dbab38f94022a9d160903c0a4f50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_801,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Expectations of Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether facing a challenging situation, circumstance or a loss… I hope you face it with Confident Expectations of Good. Confident Expectations of Good doesn't require pretending this doesn't hurt. Confident Expectations of Good doesn't require pretending the outcome never disappoints. Confident Expectations of Good sometimes precedes Disappointment + Uncomfortable Conversations. Confident Expectations of Good is still how We Stand On Faith. Confident Expectations of Good is not a guarantee...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/confident-expectations-of-good</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac418b5f42c05251bc3ec7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Heart-to-Heart]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:51:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_1725cab7811041eb8446788e38c5321e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive Grieving… Is A Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Hurting Hearts Beat, Still Love and Live Positive Grieving is choosing to continue living while telling the truth about hurting. Sometimes the choice is simply: Get through this hour. Eat something. Answer the phone—or don't. Cry. Pray when you can. Let somebody else pray when you can't. Tell the truth: “This hurts.” Allow a HeartSmile without feeling guilty for having it. Wake up tomorrow and choose again. That's still living. That's still Positive Grieving. And “Is A Choice” does not...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/positive-grieving-is-a-choice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abeb424f1e9b48aafdaffe2</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Grieving]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:34:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_b806324be5494f7488af491561232d3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_449,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Should You Respond to “Hi, How Are You?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Expectation vs. Answer to Question “Hi, how are you?” can be: a greeting that expects “Fine, thanks. You?” a genuine invitation to tell the truth an automatic phrase from someone who isn't prepared for the truth a question asked when the person already knows you're not okay a moment when you don't know how much truth you want to give or that dangerous little opening where somebody says, “Well, since you asked…” and suddenly a flood gate opens! If you ask “How are you?”—are you prepared...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/how-should-you-respond-to-hi-how-are-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abc6f9cfb101ff39f94d085</guid><category><![CDATA[Heart-to-Heart]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:23:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_a679746491324a22a61a3a5ed084d920~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living With Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Insight to Positive Grieving HeartAche is ever-present…   I choose HeartSmiles   Sorrow comes with missing someone or something…   I choose joy.   Memories of loved ones lost are with me daily…   I choose to appreciate the lives lived I choose to appreciate the time shared I choose to appreciate the lessons learned  I choose to appreciate the Visible and Audible Blessings    I choose to believe the promises of God:   “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/living-with-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8a3716f46f94d7c1a2aa40</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Grieving]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:58:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_36b23c637f4e4652be221c386783f16c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Year’s Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Birthday Blessings My birthday celebrates the day I was born. Another year's journey celebrates the God who has kept me through every day and every year since. If I were to count some of My Blessings… The majority of my family believes in and has a relationship with God I was born into a family filled with Love and Laughter We Like and Love Each Other Perfection is NOT expected, Love IS Each ‘wake up’ is a Visible Blessing Learned to Appreciate Lives Lived and In Progress Blessed to...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/another-year-s-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83f3eb6f644c8dfb4783a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Self]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:03:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_c8223a2b157f4332ac6ad837f6aaa714~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[He’s My Big Brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Celebrate You Today’s your birthday! It’s more than the day you were born… It’s more than another day… It's more than another year… It’s Proof that God has Blessed You again and again  Many years ago, my prayer was “Lord, My Brother is important to me. It’s just the two of us and I need him in my life for more years to come. Please restore his health and the man I Love and Respect… My Hero… My Big Brother… My Friend…” FYI, the prayer was much longer, more detailed, more of a...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/he-s-my-big-brother</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b8485ed11f3958cc4d7fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:27:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_61f3ab5a917e4d4c9b5494d7cf53b17a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_523,h_528,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes People Need Presence More Than Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Intentional Stillness   Not silence. Stillness. There's a difference. Silence is the absence of sound. Stillness is the presence of attention. When I am still... I notice life continuing all around me. Traffic. Crickets. Appliances doing their quiet work. A neighbor living their ordinary day or evening. None of those sounds interrupted my stillness. They became part of it. I am intentionally still when I need to pause for myself. I am intentionally still when supporting someone and my...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/sometimes-people-need-presence-more-than-answers-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a729cf5277d47c355d1c625</guid><category><![CDATA[Heart-to-Heart]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_8759ed0e83ef44caad489de117fb73ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_754,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Mind Is Empty but Peace Still Speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  All Is Well How do you explain All Is Well in the midst of All Not Being Well? My HeartAches... and I'm grateful. I'm tired... and I'm hopeful. I'm grieving... and I'm laughing. I'm uncertain... and I'm at peace. Being a Bereavement Facilitator does not prevent me from personally experiencing grief. Life Happens to me personally, my Heart-Connections, and everyone else. Loved Ones transitioning, experiencing life changing and terminal illnesses, many needing extended care and support...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/when-the-mind-is-empty-but-peace-still-speaks-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6297b0532301fe59f635b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirit]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:42:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_1b429b945d9643f6a141200738ffe4cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_623,h_349,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Little Things Mothers Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Brothers From Other Mothers Reason… Season… Lifetime… From early childhood, I taught my sons and their friends to treat each other like brothers. Why? Brothers care about each other. Brothers watch out for each other. Brothers know or learn that if anything happens when they are together they better know when to talk, fight or run together. Over the years, my sons developed relationships with many who became God Brothers Lifetime Friends Acquaintances Someone they thought they knew...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/the-little-things-mothers-remember-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6149f2424f5a9980a26331</guid><category><![CDATA[Mothers of Sons]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:08:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_ec0438ce9d684854abeb74a5b51a6101~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_590,h_477,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Still Exists... Only Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Love in Senses Have you ever noticed what you see, feel and hear when you see someone you love? when you think about someone you love? when you are in the presence of someone you love? when you hear the voice of someone you love? when music makes your HeartSmile or your HeartAche? Do you ever wonder what someone who loves you sees, feels and hears when they see you? when they think about you? when they are in your presence? when they hear voice? when music makes their HeartSmile or...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/love-still-exists-only-different-5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ffcce5514a6e974a5e4c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:37:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_bedb43a2cac24a00b955c395337752be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_595,h_336,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest Is Not Giving Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  God’s Timing Everything happens in God’s timing… When you think about your goals, hopes and dreams Do you only look at your preferred timeline Or, do you consider ‘Life’s Happenings’ and other impacts that may shift your preferred timeline to God’s timing? God’s timing isn’t announced, posted or provided to anyone to ensure readiness. God’s timing happens when it happens. God’s timing may be mentioned in a sermon at church God’s timing may be mentioned in conversations with someone...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/rest-is-not-giving-up-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e7eb1fa1961e00432cf61</guid><category><![CDATA[Self]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:07:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_87aba843f47e4a15a8f921bf522c4a3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_733,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes People Need Presence More Than Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  I See You When I say “I See You” I see your Heart… I see your Eyes… I see your Posture… I see your Energy… I see your Confidence… I see your Insecurity… I see your Joy… I see your Pain… I See You. I see when you’re open to a greeting. I see when you’re hoping to be invisible. I see when you’re grateful to be seen. I see when you appreciate receiving love, respect, kindness and gestures that should be normal behaviors yet often withheld intentionally or unintentionally. Rich Man. Poor...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/sometimes-people-need-presence-more-than-answers-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a59365001e576df51c7fc14</guid><category><![CDATA[Heart-to-Heart]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:13:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_a66672e918fd4d9095aee8c0411761d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_447,h_447,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Mind Is Empty but Peace Still Speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Empty Does the awareness of an empty mind cause you concern? How is it possible for peace to speak when your mind is empty? An empty mind has room to learn new things. An empty mind has space to be filled or refilled. An empty mind may choose to focus on positive or negative perspectives and expectations. An empty mind may be open or closed. An empty mind does not always mean something is wrong. Sometimes it is a moment of rest. Sometimes it follows overwhelming circumstances....]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/when-the-mind-is-empty-but-peace-still-speaks-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57ec788a059921e603a551</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirit]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:42:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_b0698fd44dd54722bac592144c13f108~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Little Things Mothers Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Why-Moments My sons’ personalities were similar yet, distinctly different. Both respectful, kind, honest, real (no parts of phony in our family) + athletic + adventurous + serious + humorous… One a combination of MacGyver + Pied Piper + Dr. Doolittle and the other a Gamer every Gamer would love to have on speed dial. One prefers 4-wheel drive The other preferred sports cars and motorcycles Sometimes I wonder if adventures with my Dad, my brothers, extended family and friends or...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/the-little-things-mothers-remember-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a555e2ce3330becfcc07d43</guid><category><![CDATA[Mothers of Sons]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:04:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_f387cfaec07445709d356528a8058883~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_678,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Still Exists... Only Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme: Baby Sister I am the youngest of 3. Most people would read that and think “Ah! She’s their “Baby Sister”. Then there’s My Big Brother… He introduces me to others “this is my Big Sister, Dianne”… followed by descriptives filled with love, respect, admiration, pride and protectiveness. For many years, yes years, that manner of introduction bothered me and no matter how I protested, My Big Brother refused to stop referring to me as his “Big Sister”. One of Many Scenarios: My brother...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/love-still-exists-only-different-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ff9adda2f3de299122a25</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_21f922e2f60448bcb43b46d708e2da56~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest Is Not Giving Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Giving Up vs. Pressing Forward Choices and Decisions… Right and Wrong… Challenges and Blessings… Every day you are faced with responsibilities, to-do lists, planned and unplanned situations and circumstances. Most require you to think, consider the options, consider the rewards or consequences, decide what is necessary and what can wait. At home. At school. At work. Pick a place or space, the following may need to be considered:  Who What When Where  How Why I’ve had many...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/rest-is-not-giving-up-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ed8cfeb09451ed9ad61f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Self]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:16:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_42003c77d164486383ab7fb66ac67e7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_553,h_553,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes People Need Presence More Than Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Holding Your Peace Whether you’re speaking or listening, there comes a time when  you may need to Stop a thought or comment before it escapes your mouth. Sometimes we have an idea or opinion that we think will help someone. That same someone may not need, want or be open to hearing it. What do you do? Hold your peace. Ask yourself: “What’s the impact if I don’t share this thought or comment?” “What’s the impact if I share this thought or comment?” “If presence, stillness, or quiet...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/sometimes-people-need-presence-more-than-answers-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d615e00be0c704955a6ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Heart-to-Heart]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:49:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_2fd6e6b637d04ad7925556ec946c1d16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_597,h_335,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Mind Is Empty but Peace Still Speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  Love Growing up in a home filled with love and laughter, we learned lessons about ‘love’ without realizing class is in session.  We learned: Love should not be taken for granted. Love is not just a four-letter word             Love is not a debt. Love is a right now act. Love is the reason. Love is reason enough. Love is Love when you’re happy, sad, frustrated, mad, confused, uncertain, comfortable and uncomfortable. Love means different things to different people. Love may look and...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/when-the-mind-is-empty-but-peace-still-speaks-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bdd27a178a38b32c9465b</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirit]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_22ab3041ab8446b49fde0b35b7b7f879~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_547,h_365,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Little Things Mothers Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theme:  We’re Not Lost, It’s A Spontaneous Adventure Family outings, whether planned or spontaneous, often included possibilities of a wrong turn or two or three… This was only a problem if we had a specific destination or reservation. Even then, it wasn’t really a problem because I usually kept a Thomas Guide in the car. It also helped not being afraid to ask someone “where am I?”, “do you know the way to…?” or confess, “I loaned our Thomas Guide to someone. I don’t know where we are. I...]]></description><link>https://www.diannelawsononline.com/post/the-little-things-mothers-remember-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46c9291552bc177980191a</guid><category><![CDATA[Mothers of Sons]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b115e_f29f6b237fe64ed09c2fdfa96588767b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_560,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dianne Lawson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>