Life Lessons
I stumbled into my vulnerability
“You have a story,” she said, “You have a lot to your story.” I sat with it for a moment. “I guess,” I hesitated, “I just feel like there’s soooo…
Read MoreBecause Life Will Bump Into You
Towards the end of 2018, I made a pact with one of my dearest friends, Kevin, that we would only fill ourselves up and surround ourselves with the things that…
Read MoreI’m not going to tell you it will be okay
I’m not going to tell you it will be okay. Not because I don’t think it will be (in fact, in the end, I know it will be okay for…
Read MoreWe all have reasons not to trust
In an era of uncertainty, global upheaval and disrupted work and family life, it’s becoming more and more difficult to remain vulnerable, trusting and open. When everyday stresses intrude…
Read MoreUnderstanding and acceptance are not the same thing
It’s impossible to go throughout life without experiencing loss, rejection, failure, heartbreak and adversity on some level. Stressful situations happen to everyone. Some things happen suddenly. We’re heading…
Read MoreLooking Back, Beginning Again
Towards the end of each year, I find myself in a reflective state where I look back at all the events that have transpired and brought me to the…
Read MoreThe place where almost everyone quits
Even though I know my way to the places I most frequently travel, I still pop on my iphone and use my GPS to help me navigate the best…
Read MoreWhen everything inside you wants to contract, expand
I used to run from pain. My baby sister died when I was in 3rd grade and for years I stuffed it down, never letting anyone know my…
Read MoreAre You “Too Busy”?
I teach somewhere in the ballpark of 15 classes a week (if I’m helping with class coverage that number is easily closer to 20), in addition to writing and…
Read MoreWhere I End and You Begin
“Yes” – it’s one simple word, but it’s a word that holds amazing power in our life. Yes to doing the extra work…even if it leads you closer…
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