Back when my daughter started High School, a number of changes took place. A shift of school, status, schedule and surroundings were the obvious. But, perhaps the biggest surprise (and gift) came from her shift of perspective and a clear focus. With her first Model...
Sometimes I just cannot believe I have a teenager. I've always kind of felt like being a parent in general was surreal but, as time passes, the feeling only intensifies. I often find myself wondering how the heck I got here, how does time move...
Have you ever gone through a period of time in your life when everything that’s put in your path seems to somehow correlate or connect with something else on your path? Like all of the things that you’re going through, dealing with, meditating on, wondering...
Before the election my daughter’s World History teacher asked her class to share what issues they would present the President with if they had the chance. My daughter eagerly shared her passion for eradicating Polio and said that, if given the chance she would urge...
I’m a firm believer that things come to you when you need them most. Although experiences, messages, opportunities often seem to come out of nowhere sometimes, I have learned better. Just over 6 months ago I was given the opportunity to participate in The Creative...
Now that I've poised myself to use this space as a space to share my New Year's Evolution in real time (and everything that that might entail) I am sitting here in my pajamas on New Year's Day staring at this blank canvas. Blink blink....
It was such an honor to be a part of EVO this year. Joining a stellar group of women in presenting the Ignite keynote was a highlight. The list includes Rachael Herrscher, Cecily Kellogg, Jyl Johnson Pattee, Beth Engleman, Lucrecer Braxton, Casey Mullins, Sheila Dowd,...
During these busy days of lots of travel and lots of work, it's these small things that make such a difference for me. I love these kinds of daily reminders to say open, to be grateful, to hold on to love and to elevate the...
I remember very clearly those few moments right before I had these words painted directly on my chest. Every cell in my body was heightened. There was a clenching in my stomach and a tightening all around my throat. I knew it was a huge...