Parenting
You have more substance than numbers
“We think we’re made of numbers: percentages on tests, pounds on a scale, likes on a photo, price tags on clothes…but we’re not. We’re made of love, happiness and the…
Read MoreAre You in a FFT?
The other day as Mike and I were sitting on the couch watching the news, we happened to catch each other’s eyes and had one of those soul eye gazing…
Read MoreAre You On Achievement Autopilot?
I want to pay off my MasterCard I want to lose ten pounds I want to be in a passionate, connected relationship I want to be successful in my career…
Read MoreYou are not called to get rid of your not-enough story – you are called to stop living it
Not enough. We all have at least one of those stories rolling around our head. I’m not a good enough parent I’m not smart enough I’m not a good enough…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Struggle to Live the Life You Want
Anything worthwhile requires struggle. If success comes easy, there’s a catch. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Sound familiar? In our culture, we’re taught that pain…
Read MoreI 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 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 MoreThe thing that saved my life and made me a better person
My little guy turned 10 yesterday and it’s hard to believe we’re already in double digits. Last night as I was watching him play his video game (Fortnight is…
Read MoreLove is letting go of fear
Do you remember learning to swim or ride a bike? The terrifying moments of crippling fear where you swore you’d drown or fall off the bike to your peril?…
Read MoreThe Wake-up Call
Last week, Kimberly Spreen-Glick, an innovator and change agent in the fitness industry – and someone who I consider a huge mentor (though we’ve never met in person) –…
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