Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to put together a blog for all of you. I’ve missed it. Writing is not something I’m overly good at or even enjoy that much, but it sparks the sometimes much needed struggle of introspection for me. I feel an urge to express something and between …
Holding a Magnifying Glass Up to My Judgements and Biases Read More »
Guest Post by Dana Gevelinger Two years ago I lost my job. It was a couple days before the new year when I got the news. Just like that a two minute conversation ended 6.5 years. My entire professional career. The holidays suddenly became not so happy. The thought of a new year went from …
Anyone out there a fan of Rachel Hollis? If so, you’ve likely heard her say – “If it’s not a Hell Yes, then it’s a No.” Rachel’s advice for identifying when you should say “No” if what you are being asked to do doesn’t align with your goals. That advice also works in the reverse, …
It’s back to school season! Maybe you’ve just finished hustling to get your children to bed on time? Maybe you’re thinking about starting that routine as soon as you finish reading this? Regardless, if you are anything like me you are looking forward to the first day of school, and life returning to the familiar …
A Letter to My Son (on his first day of high school) Read More »
Let’s do some deep-digging into the darkest recesses of your memory: your middle school years (cue foreboding music and shrieks of terror). Do you remember when your middle-school self called your crush for the first time …on the landline phone, no less?! You sweated, wheezing nervously, praying to any deity known to humankind that nobody …
Courageous Story Sharing: The Confessions of a Shame-Filled Conscience Read More »
This has been a week you guys. I’ve had a 4 day lingering headache, which partnered with the humidity and temperatures outside validates my philosophy that we don’t have to wait for death to experience the idea of heaven and hell. I believe we are given glimpses of the random awful and wonderful right here …
Courageous Story Sharing: Living My Life Through the Tears and Fears Read More »
On Wednesday morning, Dana and Stacey, challenged our Facebook viewers to Think Hard as a practice that helps us Call Truth To Bullshit. They mentioned many complex issues that require critical thinking along with civil & compassionate conversations from all involved if we truly want to make progress and find solutions. For me the hardest …
I’m so honored to bring my dear friend Christie’s story to this space. Her friendship and courage is a constant in my life since meeting her. She’s taught me more about loving myself than probably any other friend I’ve had in life. Not because she is trying to teach me, but because she just lives …
Resiliency After Dealing with Extraordinary Loss Read More »
I met Kelly at our What If workshop last October. Her smiling face and larger than life head nods were all the validation I needed that the thoughts and questions I was presenting were hitting a chord with her. At one point in the evening she asked a question that gave me a tiny glimpse …
Courageous Story Sharing: Fear of Falling and Failing Read More »
This weekend, my son participated in the Mineral Point junior prom. The theme this year was “Always Remember Us This Way.” Let me assure you with all the cell phones and cameras flashing, we will likely have no problem remembering this gathering of the Class of 2020. As wonderful as an event like this is, …