For those seeking ideas and inspiration, as well as love and hope to keep moving forward.
As many of you know, I took a break from the typical 8-5 job scene back in May. I wanted to be purposeful about figuring out my next move, and was blessed with the ability to take time to do that. I've spent time reflecting, reading, listening to podcasts, learning from mentors, family, and friends. … Continue reading What is success?
I have had this title sitting in a draft with some random notes waiting for the right time to finish and publish, and then got news this week that we lost a pillar of our nonprofit community. News broke that Brian Stutzman, Executive Director of YPN, died suddenly. I didn't know Brian personally, but I … Continue reading Sudden Death
It's not a what, it's a how. How are we helping others in everything we do? Am I showing others respect and compassion? It's tough! In any given moment, I think too much about myself and not enough about others. I spend too much time judging and not enough time trying to understand. I heard … Continue reading Our Great Responsibility
Wait, what? Yep, I was surprised too when I came to this realization... I recently went back home to visit family and was trying to think of a good question to ask to catch up with people. I landed on, "What's the best thing happening in your life right now?" It was so fun, I … Continue reading The Best Thing in My Life Right Now is My Marriage
We compare ourselves to others more than ever before. Comparisons help us make sense of the world, but when we are constantly peering into the lives of others through social media, movies, and TV, it's easy for judgment and envy to creep in. It is really hard for me to admit that I experience these … Continue reading I See You in Me
I was listening to a podcast from John O'Leary where he interviewed Mel Robbins about her 5 second rule. This is a fascinating technique to help you break bad thoughts and habits. And it works! My husband and I tried it the other morning when we were out too late the night before and didn't … Continue reading Snap out of it
I was sitting in a funeral last week for a man who left the earth way too soon. The priest reflected on how light-hearted, funny, and silly he was through several examples and stories. And then he addressed the question we were all wondering...why? Why did he suffer? Why did his life end so soon? … Continue reading Why ask why?
Another year has come and gone, very different from the ones before. This year I developed relationships that are deeper and more real than I could have imagined. I have had people touch my life and my heart in ways I didn't know were possible. You know who you are...thank you. I grew in my … Continue reading A deeply meaningful and real year
Vulnerability, discomfort, suffering...like hugging a bear. A friend passed along some lyrics this morning that really struck me. They said, "You don't know peace until you've had suffering." In the same song are the lyrics, "I hope against hope for some resistance, been taking it out on my system." Amidst all the recent news of suicide, … Continue reading The Price of Peace
Do you have a motto? I have spent years thinking about "what" I want to do, and have recently come to terms with the fact that I may never know "what" I want to do...ever. After some reflection and discussion with friends, I decided to focus on "who" I want to be and "how" I … Continue reading What’s Your Motto?
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 