Climb the Steepest Mountain
There are times in life when you are tired and you want to go for a leisurely walk. You want to relax and take in the scenery and just enjoy the moment. There are other times when you need to strive to be the very…
Take Your Eye Off the Ball
We all know that if you want to succeed in life, we need to stay focused and keep our eye on the ball. I'd like you to take a look at this short video to learn more about the importance of keeping your eye on…
936 Weekends
From the moment a baby is born, the countdown begins. You are given the gift of 936 weekends with your child before they turn 18. 936. At first glance, it sounds like a lot. That's almost 1,000 weekends. Multiply it by two and you have…
Most People are Good
News travels fast. Bad news travels faster. Years ago, news would be presented in 30 minute chunks at 5pm and 10pm. Today it is pumped out 24 hours a day by anyone who has a phone in their pocket. It's relentless and exhausting. A quick…
In Praise of Slowness
Here are a few headlines that I read just today: Samsung Galaxy Note9: A Flagship Phone for Busy Millennials 5 Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs Parents Are Too Busy To Potty Train We live in a culture that worships the cult of busy. Somehow, we have…
When It’s Time to Walk Away
"I always get to where I'm going by walking away from where I've been." - Winnie the Pooh Walking away can be so, so hard. Leaving friends who are your tribe. Leaving the home where your children were infants. Waving goodbye to family as you…
I Will Always Be Your Safe Place
I know a secret. It was told to me last night in the dark cavernous circle of trust that happens just before bedtime slips into dreamland. My daughter had been keeping a secret for months and she was finally ready to tell me. I offered…
What Did You Do Today That Mattered?
Every night before bed, we all have to answer two questions to make sure that we are putting our lives to good use. What was the best part of your day? What did you do today that mattered? What Was the Best Part of Your…
The View from the Hospital Parking Lot
Last weekend was a little rough for me, so I went for a drive to spend some time alone, listening to music and communing with nature. At the end of my drive, instead of turning left to head towards my house, I took a right…
Your Body is the Paintbrush, Not the Painting
I first heard this on Momastery and it really stuck with me. It's easy to go through life focusing on all of the things that are "wrong" with your body and women's magazines will certainly stand by your side and make you feel bad about…
