The Cliff That Wasn’t There

Faith is hard. Why? Because it’s hard to have faith in something you can’t see, touch, or prove. You might feel it in your heart… but your brain? Your brain has opinions. And it will happily try to talk you out of the very thing your…

Balance, Blisters, and Being Humbled by an 80-Year-Old

I’ve been walking for a few months now. Not because I suddenly turned into one of those people who loves exercise. Nope. In fact, I used to joke that I was allergic to exercise. ​(Used to… for those of you who know words have…
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Why the Small Things Matter More Than You Think

We can all do the big things correctly.Those are easy. What actually stays with people are the small moments. The ones that quietly say I see you without needing recognition. Years ago, I wrote about gratitude. At the time, I thought the lesson…

We’re Drowning in Inspiration and Starving for Instruction

Every January, like clockwork, the internet transforms into a sparkly parade of well-meaning but utterly useless advice: “Spread your wings and fly!” “Step into your power!” “Just be your best self!” Fantastic. Love that…

Discover the Secret to a Holiday You Don’t Need to Recover From

If you’ve ever escaped to the car, the closet, or “walked the dog” who didn’t actually need to go anywhere, welcome. You’re in the right place. The holidays come with feelings no one puts on the gift tags, but we’re going to talk…
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The Kindness Profit: Why Being a Decent Human Is the New Business Strategy

There was a time when excellent service meant fancy perks, gold-embossed stationery, and the ability to pronounce “concierge” without sweating. I should know because I built an entire career in that world. But here’s the surprising…

Discover the One-Minute Holiday Sanity Reset

You walk into your parents’ house and there she is. Aunt Martha. You smell her before you even round the corner into the living room, that familiar cloud of Charlie perfume layered over years of cigarette smoke. She’s tucked into her…

What if you could forgive the unforgivable?

What if the one thing you thought was unforgivable could finally be lifted? Seriously. Think about it. What if it was actually possible? Yes, I agree that they don’t deserve it. Yes, I agree that you don’t want a relationship with…

Angels in the Department Store

An Angel Blouse and a Lesson in Forgiveness   The angels have a funny way of getting my attention. This time it was in the checkout line of a department store. Last Saturday, they reminded me (again) that my real work doesn’t happen…

Between the Doors: Where Nothing Happens but Everything Changes

A story about growth, gut feelings, and the imaginary sloth who really needs to get out of my way.   You know the saying, “When one door closes, another one opens”? No one ever talks about the long, dimly lit hallway between the…