What are you most proud of this year? Several of my friends asked me this question on my birthday. I found it a nice reprieve from the typical "how are you feeling" question we always ask. Who doesn't feel a little sad and depressed about turning a year older? The time that has gone by, … Continue reading Another year gone by…what are you most proud of?
High Standards and High Forgiveness: A Path to Grace and Truth
What standard are you holding yourself to? What space are you holding for forgiveness? I've been contemplating and studying grace and truth. I struggle with emotional boundaries, and lately I have been challenged more frequently to step into situations where I need to lovingly offer grace while at the same time courageously bring truth. I … Continue reading High Standards and High Forgiveness: A Path to Grace and Truth
The difference between knowing and loving
Do you just know about God or do you actually love God? Father Vu presented us this question at Mass this week and let us sit in silence to ponder. I was immediately uncertain. What is the difference between knowing and loving God, or others in our life for that matter? I thought about my relationship … Continue reading The difference between knowing and loving
Beautifully Broken
I shared my deeply personal story with 150 people face-to-face a little over a week ago. It was terrifying. All night I was sweating and shaking. For 2 months in preparation I had been frustrated, scared, and nauseous. When they called my name I thought I would cry and throw up at the same time. … Continue reading Beautifully Broken
Sharing My Story
My friend Mike Coulter has told me a a few times now that he admires my ability to be a "vulnerable bad ass." I have come to really admire and embrace that term. Thanks Mike! Contrary to what society tells us, feeling our feelings and getting emotionally naked in front of others doesn't show weakness, … Continue reading Sharing My Story
Let Me Just Be
You are holding me down holding me back. You tell me I have to but I don't want to. I long for freedom. For the quiet, the silence. To be alone with Him. Peace from the depths I can only find hiding from the hustle from the grind. Everyone wants something. They expect everything. I … Continue reading Let Me Just Be
Thank You For Loving Me
I see you. Your amazing smile. The way you pose to pull me in. Tangled up. There is nothing better. Lonely weekends just me and you. That's my heart space. But we have to break. It's eternity before we meet again in this bed in your arms. Of all the things I want to achieve … Continue reading Thank You For Loving Me
How do you define success?
This week I had the honor of speaking on a panel about career transitions at the Women Lead Change Conference. The most compelling question (thank you Patti Seda!) that I considered and discussed with others for the days following was, "How do you define success?" Let's start with the definition of success: the accomplishment of an … Continue reading How do you define success?
Joy In Surrender
In about a month, I have the amazing opportunity to speak at an event and share part of my story. Problem is I’ve been struggling over what to say for months. There are so many things I want to say, so much I want to share. Every time I sit down to write my thoughts, … Continue reading Joy In Surrender
What is your Statement of Purpose?
Last week my friend Holly Adams and I met with the team at LBA Foundation to learn more about their work and how we could get more involved. Holly and I have been brainstorming ways we can help teens understand, accept, and appreciate their story, even their trauma, earlier in life. Our experience has been that the world puts … Continue reading What is your Statement of Purpose?
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 