Playing a good ol’ fashioned board game was a great reminder to stay thankful – regardless of circumstances. What is the game of life teaching you these days?
Taking Care of “Future-Me”
Make sure that today are you taking care of yourself in a way that “future you” will feel cared for and loved.
A Purpose Driven Gift Guide
You’ll likely be buying gifts for the many special people in your life – friends, family, and coworkers. I’d love to help jumpstart your gift giving by sharing some of my favorite brands and products that will also allow you to “give back” while you buy. Bella Tunno, Sackcloth + Ashes, goodMRKT, New Hope Girls, and Sela Designs. Five brands you can shop to give gifts + give back!
Grow in Gratitude.
We owe it to ourselves to insert a well-placed pause in our lives that is fully dedicated to gratitude. In that quiet space we’ll find our resolve renewed and our hearts refreshed.
The Pickle: Soon she’ll know she is safe
I was able to witness the early days of healing and am honored I got to meet this powerful overcomer, as her new journey begins.
A Focused Fall
Intentionally pursue a Focused Fall. In the crisp air and quiet moments you will uncover the beauty of an unhurried life.
My Speed Bump.
Talking about our “tough stuff” is a courageous act that will help others rise. This is the story of my recently acquired “speed bump.”
When it hurts.
The aches and pains of humanity are abounding. Tragedies are occurring in the lives of individuals but are also happening on national and global scales. There is plenty of sadness swirling and heartache seems to be lurking just around the corner. So what can you do? Start by allowing yourself to feel it. As I …
What’s Your Motto?
A family motto is a way of using words as a secret handshake. It’s a phrase that is invitational + affirms each time it is spoken. What’s yours?
Rebellious Joy.
I choose Rebellious Joy. A joy that chooses to stand unwavering in the face of circumstances. That’s what joy is after all, isn’t it?
The Best Back-to-School Ever!
Back-to-school already? Use these practical tips and wisdom to make it the best school year yet – characterized by grace, empathy and joy.
New Corners of My Faith
Am serious when I say that I will cling to my faith – no matter what? A recent health hiccup is providing an opportunity to explore this.
Bittersweet Like a Blackberry
We are all messy. Each and every one of us. While my chosen paradigm is one that chooses to look past the thorns to celebrate the berry, there is also a need to acknowledge our challenges, hurts, frustrations and hang ups. Owning our humanity can be incredibly humbling but there is also a beautiful freedom in owning the reality that we do not have it all together. There is a blackberry bittersweetness to our humanity.
The Process of Transformation
A meaningful DIY project has the ability to impart lessons about the important work of transformation and our unique journeys.
Transformed with Confidence
Change is tough but so are you. Consider these practical takeaways and anecdotes that will encourage you during a season of reinvention.