Conversations with a Kerrywoman.

"You can't pour from an empty cup, love."

Conversations with a Kerrywoman is a collection of hard-won truths, gentle warnings, and loving guidance, passed down like they always were, in conversation.

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A Gentle Word

Some things are best said slowly. These words have waited for you.

"Not everything that weighs on you is yours to carry."

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On Letting Go

We collect burdens like stones in our pockets: other people's opinions, old regrets, worries that aren't ours to hold. Sometimes the bravest thing is to set them down, gently, and walk a little lighter.

"The soft answer turns away years of hardness."

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On Gentleness

In a world that rewards sharpness, choosing softness is a quiet rebellion. One gentle word can undo what years of anger built. It doesn't mean weakness; it means wisdom.

"You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to."

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On Peace

Some battles are not yours to fight. Some invitations are best declined. Your peace is precious, so guard it like the treasure it is.

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"Worry is praying for what you don't want."

"Rest is not a reward. It is a requirement."

The Card Deck

Fifty-two cards of Irish maternal wisdom, designed to be held, shuffled, and returned to. For daily reflection, deep conversation, or meaningful gifts.

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"Before you react, take a breath. Before you decide, take a walk."

In a world that rushes, CWAK invites you to slow down. To sit with the wisdom. To let the words settle before you move on.

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