Learning life lessons

Learning life lessons

We always want the easy solution, the one thing that will make everything click, the three-step program that will guarantee happiness every day, less stress, a sexy body, lots of money, a hottie who adores us, a purposeful job that allows us to travel. (Oh, and would it be too much to ask if we […]

Wherever you are right now

Wherever you are right now

Wherever you are right now, it’s okay. You’re okay. You’re doing the best you can. You make mistakes. You don’t need to have everything figured out. One moment, you’re able to give love from that big generous heart of yours. The next, you’re selfish and immature. I want to let you know that it’s okay […]

Does your life spark joy?

Does your life spark joy?

Like most of you, I’ve watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix with fascination. I saw a literal mountain of clothes get sorted into organized closets. I teared up during the heartbreaking episode when a wife had to say goodbye to her husband’s belongings. I cheered when a mom allowed her family to share […]

A few questions to ask as we start another year

A few questions to ask as we start another year

There’s something magical about ripping open the plastic covering your calendar or planner and seeing the year stretching in front of you unmarked, open and full of possibilities. A blank slate. This is it, you vow. This is my year…to become the person I want to be, to achieve my goals, find my purpose, write […]

The most thankful thing

The most thankful thing

The Most Thankful Thing is the title of a book I used to read to my daughter before bed. It never fails to move me to tears. In the book, the daughter was looking at her mom’s old scrapbook. “You’ve done so many things, mama!” The daughter exclaims. “In your whole long, long, long life, […]