Mindy Independent

09/30/2026

My favorite picture of one of my most favorite people. Today would’ve been a big one #40. Happy birthday, Melinda. So many of us are thinking of you today. 💜

09/12/2026

A true gem 💜

07/15/2026

💚💚💚

07/11/2026

Have a peaceful Saturday 💜💚

🌅 Good morning, brothers and sisters! Sometimes, even on the most serene mornings, a sudden wave of heavy worry can cut through the stillness, making it feel almost impossible to choose a peaceful thought to start the day. It is incredibly easy to feel defeated in those moments, as if the day has been lost before it even begins.

But the very second you notice this worry, know that you haven't failed. There is no need to let a fleeting shadow pull you down. Instead, just stop for a moment, close your eyes, and connect with your breath. Breathe in pure peace, and breathe out the heavy weight of those lingering worries.

Allow yourself the grace to return home to your own heart. Your inner peace has not gone anywhere; it is simply resting beneath a passing cloud of worry, untouched and whole. The moment we anchor ourselves in serenity of pure awareness, the sky naturally clears, the sun breaks through, and we can step forward peacefully on our journey together.

Today is going to be our peaceful day.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

12/17/2025

Our hearts have been heavy after this weekend’s tragedy at Brown University. Our thoughts are with all those impacted. We are grateful to all first responders, and our police department for sharing this terrific resource. Take care of yourselves. Let’s take care of each other. 🤎🐻

You may be struggling to understand how a shooting rampage could take place in a community, even a workplace or military base, and why such a terrible thing would happen.

11/08/2025

This.

10/30/2025

I went to your favorite spot this morning, Melinda. I sat with you by the water. You weren’t physically there but I know you were with me. It’s hard to believe that we’ve now lived 10 years without you. We are all emptier since you’ve gone, even after all this time. The world is still duller - 10 years or 100 years could never replace the light that only you could bring. I’ve thought of you a lot lately and more than ever, those values you lived out every day have become the guiding force in all I do - professionally and personally. Your ability to show us all the way, to give us hope, and to inspire even ten years after you left us is a testament to the extraordinary presence you will always be. We’re thinking of you, Melinda, and we always will be. Thank you 💜

09/30/2025

Melinda, today would have been #39. You are so missed. 💜 So many of us are thinking of you today and everyday. Happy birthday 💖

09/07/2025

💯

No lies were told in this quote. 👇👇👇👏👏👏🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

09/01/2025

And if you do - they will, too. 💜

Inspiration starts here!