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Aug 28, 2025 <1 min

The Beach Promise

from Stories, Soul Work & Substack Hosted by John Rinaldo ©

After a trip, I told my kids about the white sand beaches on the Gulf. I promised we’d go together one day. They didn’t care about the sand—they cared that I kept my word. Trust is built one promise at a time. Why it’s important: In Earned, Not Given, I show how broken promises from others taught me to value my own word. These stories matter because children need security when divorce tries to take it away. 📖 Earned, Not Given is coming soon. Discover the heartfelt stories of John Rinaldo—author of Remi’s Journey, Rediscovering Vancouver, and Dancing Letters. Each book inspires hope, healing, and wonder. Available now on Amazon. The Positive Pen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rinaldoj.substack.com/subscribe

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