I know that feeling. The hours of Googling “10 signs to know when it’s time to leave your job.” Scrolling through social media, reading each caption, looking for the secrets for success. Talking all the courses because knowing more=gaining more credibility (and hopefully courage). Because if you just knew the secret sauce, if you could […]
I’ve always considered July a meh month. No momentous occasions. The start of the rainy season. Not even a holiday to break up its 31-day length. Back in the pre-COVID era, children would have settled into their school routine and work would just be plodding along. This year, I decided to change my story about […]
Half the year has passed and it’s time for a mid-year check-in (one of my favorite habits). I usually pull out my intention for the year and do a review of the actions I’ve made to to make it a reality. I also ask myself how I’m better than I was last year and what […]
How the world is delighting me right now: Unexpected messages from the universe Indian takeout for lunch Much-needed rainfall Flowers on my sili plant Chocolate cookie dough ice cream Noticing this is an act of defiance against… …pessimism. …anxiety. …stress. …fear. This moment, pause and consider: How is your life delighting you right now? This […]
A few weeks ago, I read a newsletter from Danielle Laporte. In it, she talks about joy as an act of defiance. (I love contradictory statements like these.) She wrote and told me to “TAKE MY JOY.” She said, “Do it. The darkness feeds on fear, doubt and lack-thinking. Joy dispels that darkness.” The joy […]
Imagine this. You are seated by your grandchild’s bed and you are asked: “Lola, tell me again about that story of Covid-19 when the world was shut down and you couldn’t leave the house.” What story are you going to tell about your life? Is it a story of resilience—a story of coming together, of […]
