by Lori Ann King | Oct 20, 2025 | Life Lessons
I was working register during the busy dinner hour. The lines at Burger King were five across and five deep, filled with families and small, hungry children. It was my first job, and I was 16 years old. In front of me stood an angry, belligerent, and possibly drunk...
by Lori Ann King | Sep 16, 2025 | Life Lessons
Instinct. Intuition. Gut feelings. Or God? Sometimes it’s hard to tell where that inner knowing comes from. All I know is, it’s always there. Quiet. Steady. Waiting for me to tune in. Lori, remember that time in your 20s when you were dealing with...
by Lori Ann King | Aug 5, 2025 | Life Lessons
What does my soul want me to know? You’re okay. You’re safe. You’re seen. And while you may not feel entirely fulfilled, you are empowered. That’s the heartbeat of my first book, Come Back Strong. It wasn’t just about returning from a setback. It was...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 7, 2024 | Life Lessons, The Tough Stuff
You won’t thrive in an environment that you aren’t supposed to be in. I bought this Monstera Deliciosa Plant, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, a couple of years ago to brighten up my workplace. At the time, I had to be in an office in person from 8 a.m. to 5...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 16, 2024 | Life Lessons, Mindset
Practicing kindness has the power to benefit both the giver and the receiver. It can boost the mood and self-esteem of both ourselves and the recipients of our kindness. It can also help cultivate a sense of community and even help reduce feelings of isolation and...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 18, 2023 | Holidays, Life Lessons
May brought us graduations and Mother’s Day. Now June is a time of celebration: There is a day for fathers, #Juneteenth, gardens are planted, schools get out, the days get longer, and summer officially begins. This is Dad’s favorite time of year, and in honor of...
