self-acceptance
I stumbled into my vulnerability
“You have a story,” she said, “You have a lot to your story.” I sat with it for a moment. “I guess,” I hesitated, “I just feel like there’s soooo…
Read MoreThe place where almost everyone quits
Even though I know my way to the places I most frequently travel, I still pop on my iphone and use my GPS to help me navigate the best…
Read MoreAre You “Too Busy”?
I teach somewhere in the ballpark of 15 classes a week (if I’m helping with class coverage that number is easily closer to 20), in addition to writing and…
Read MoreWhere I End and You Begin
“Yes” – it’s one simple word, but it’s a word that holds amazing power in our life. Yes to doing the extra work…even if it leads you closer…
Read MoreIf you did it once, you can do it again
I was talking to a friend last week about how I feel like I’m always in a constant state of rebuilding my classes. “What does that tell you?”…
Read MoreThe thing that saved my life and made me a better person
My little guy turned 10 yesterday and it’s hard to believe we’re already in double digits. Last night as I was watching him play his video game (Fortnight is…
Read MoreThings fall into place when you stop looking
It’s happened to you. It’s happened to me. When we stop looking, forcing and worrying, things magically seem to fall into place. I discovered my calling the…
Read MoreHow I’m Measuring My Life
Years ago, there was only three things I measured in my life: 1. My weight 2. How many hours I worked out at the gym/ how many…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care a Little Less
“I’m really struggling with this one class I teach,” my friend told me over lunch. I nodded, knowing how stressful the last year has been for her in…
Read MoreKick Self-Sabotage to the Curb
The other day I was talking to my dear friend, Kevin Michael about his dreams and aspirations. “You know,” he said, taking a long, dramatic pause, “this,” and…
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