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Writers Love to Write. Except When We’re Writing.

An affectionate look at the temporary insanity known as writing a book.   Writers are a strange bunch. We love words. We love stories. We love creating something out of absolutely nothing. We love writing. Except when we’re…

What Makes You Lose Track of Time?

When you hear the word zeal, what do you think of? I used to think it meant endless energy, nonstop enthusiasm, and enough caffeine to keep a small army awake. Then I spent an afternoon at my desk with a cup of tea and completely lost…

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…

Love is bigger than February

Every February we talk about love. Hearts show up in store windows. Chocolate mysteriously appears on countertops. People start thinking about romance and relationships. And then March arrives… and the conversation disappears. But…
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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…
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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…

The Block You Didn’t Know You Had

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a pattern that doesn’t make sense on the surface? You’re doing “all the things.” You’re setting intentions, doing the mindset work, working on forgiveness, and even saying affirmations! Yet…

Stuck in a Pattern You Can’t Explain?

Feeling off? Your soul might be remembering something. You ever have a reaction to something that feels way bigger than it should? Ever feel stuck in a fear or pattern that doesn’t quite make sense? You’ve done the work, read the…

Before I Walk In, I Do This One Thing

(Nope, it’s not read the room like a storm tracker, although yes, I do feel the energy when I walk in.) The other day, I was talking to a friend who was bouncing from one thing to the next like her to-do list was chasing her. I gently…