We all want it, but we don't choose it. We believe something needs to change before we can have it. Deep down, many of us think we don't deserve it...we haven't done enough to earn it. The path to peace is in front of us all, right there, but there is so much trying to … Continue reading Peace Begins with Me
The Courage to Connect with Others
She sat on the floor next to me as I sat in the recliner. Ice machine and pain pills in full effect. It was just a couple days after ACL surgery and my friend (and teammate), Sarah, volunteered to come over and care for me while my husband went back to work. I asked her … Continue reading The Courage to Connect with Others
The Role of Women
The role of women has changed over time. What is the role of women today? What does the world need from women right now? What are women being called to in this moment? These are questions I have continued to reflect on and discuss with executives, leadership teams, community members, and friends. How might you … Continue reading The Role of Women
Everyday Sacred
Here we arein the middleof it all. The centerof everything. Where sunsets are spectacular. Where sunrisesawaken your spirit. This is the placeI feel you, I see you everywhere. Music playing. Spirit captivated. I'm reminded ofwho you really are,what really matters. The abyss of the oceanthe endless blue of the sky. Each of us walking byon … Continue reading Everyday Sacred
Back to Center
What matters most right now? What is most important here in this moment? What do I need to adjust to prioritize these things? The world is whirling, and now I know why God led us to Be the Mountain as our theme for the year. It takes great effort to stay steady like the mountain … Continue reading Back to Center
A Tribute to Lost Loved Ones
One year ago today we lost my mother-in-law. Today I am remembering the lessons she taught me and reflecting on all that she stood for. She was a pillar of service and strength. Although she suffered most of her life from a chronic illness, Marsha served whenever and however she could. When she could no … Continue reading A Tribute to Lost Loved Ones
Greatness and Sacrifice
What are you committed to? What are you willing to sacrifice? These are questions that we've been exploring lately as our practice and collective evolve. These are questions I've been exploring with clients as we talk about leadership changes, strategic shifts, building vision, setting goals. This is a conversation most of us avoid. We have … Continue reading Greatness and Sacrifice
Sacred Love
It started with a look. Then a conversation. Then a touch. Exciting and electric. Two people with individual dreams,their own goalschoosing each other. Passion played out. Struggles developed,especially for power. Tug of war ensued. We learned to fight. We learned to make up. We learned to share. We faced tough moments. We celebratedgood ones. This … Continue reading Sacred Love
I Am No More
All that I have built, everything I have strived for. I let it go, surrender it all. I weep and I mourn. I celebrate andanticipate. Not knowing who I amor what to do without it. All I know is I'm free. The peace I have always wanted is here. In the nothing. Then the thinking … Continue reading I Am No More
The Core of Courageous Leadership
Before we talk about what's at the core of courageous leadership, let's ensure we hold the same definition of courageous leadership. In our society, we have traditionally celebrated a certain type of courageous leadership. We'll call this typical courage. This is signified by behaviors like: force, control, power over others, resistance, shutting out or shutting … Continue reading The Core of Courageous Leadership
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 