Larry’s Little Moments
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In 2026, strong relationships won’t be built by chance—they’ll be built on clarity, grace, and intentional connection. These small shifts can help restore trust and strengthen your most important relationships.
Some friends of ours recently made a quiet, but life-changing decision. They chose to invest in a life. The young teenage girl from another country has no home, no family, and a need for someone to love her.
’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land,
Each personality creature had a plan well in hand.
The stockings were hung, every detail just right,
Each one preparing in their own unique light.
Avoiding hard conversations might keep the peace for a moment, but it erodes connection over time. Shifting your mindset—from winning to listening, from reacting to understanding—can turn a difficult conversation into a turning point.
Some relationships don’t break… they just freeze. When a relationship enters a “winter” season, it doesn’t have to be the end—it’s a signal that intentional care is needed. Small, consistent steps toward connection can help thaw what’s grown cold.
The holidays aren’t about doing it all—they’re about being fully present with the people who matter. Trade pressure for presence this season, and rediscover the joy that comes with real connection.
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. With the right mindset—and a few practical shifts—you can trade stress for gratitude and make space for real connection.
There is a saying that describes what happens when we make assumptions (if you know, you know). I have found the saying to be true, especially when it comes to relationships.
Veterans Day gives us a chance to pause and remember that leadership isn’t just a concept in a book or a principle we teach in workshops—it’s something lived out by the men and women who put on a uniform and chose service over self.
Sometimes the tool that gets the job done isn’t flashy—it’s consistent. The same is true for relationships. Keep showing up, keep trying, and don’t underestimate the power of steady effort.
