Bons Mots

Jeannie Martineau – The Heart Behind Bons Mots

 

For the past seven years, I’ve had the gift of calling Jeannie my neighbor and friend. She is absolutely great, a blessing and a legend. Jeannie carries with her a light that brightens everyone around her.

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It was Jeannie who inspired me to start the Bon Mots tradition for friends and family around me. In French, bon mots means “good word.” For years, she faithfully shared a daily morning message — short, meaningful reflections sent to those who felt inclined to receive a little encouragement each morning. These were never just words on a page; they were Spirit-guided reminders pointing us back toward love, truth, and the light.

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Jeannie’s practice has become more than a neighborly kindness. It’s a living legacy — a rhythm of inspiration that continues to ripple outward. Each “good word” is like a seed planted in the soul, offering strength, perspective, and sometimes timely hope for the days ahead.

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Her example shows us that it doesn’t take much to change the world around us: just a willing heart, a listening ear, and the courage to share what the Spirit places within. Jeannie reminds us that encouragement is a holy work, and that sometimes, the smallest words carry the greatest power.

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If you feel inclined to receive a Bons Mots email with a message each morning, share your email and I will add you to the BCC list.