In the month of Thanksgiving we often see a societal shift toward gratitude. We see thankfulness challenges and friends penning gratitude notes on social media. What a refreshing respite from the less fortuitous offerings we often see in such … [Read more...] about 5 New Ways to Give Thanks
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The Art of Endurance
Endurance is the long haul; we know that. But what if today matters more than we even realize? What if our smallest daily decisions strengthen us for the ones that matter most? Several years ago, my grandma moved into an assisted living center. A … [Read more...] about The Art of Endurance
To the Woman Who is At Her Limit
This one is for the woman at her limit. The woman who feels the walls slowly closing in and she's not sure whether to run for cover or lean in harder, brace for impact. We've all been there. Maybe we are there. But what are we to do with … [Read more...] about To the Woman Who is At Her Limit
She’s Lying to You: Exposing the Lies We Tell Ourselves
My hairdresser told me she hears it all of the time. The woman who wants to cut her hair, wants to change things up, but can’t quite yet. Her reasoning is simple - she needs to lose ten pounds first. We scoffed at the idea. How sad is that? And … [Read more...] about She’s Lying to You: Exposing the Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Courage to Remember
On one of the most harrowing days in our nation's recent history, it takes courage to remember. And I don’t always like remembering. It’s not all bad, of course. I don’t mind rehashing old schemes with good friends or recalling the early years of … [Read more...] about The Courage to Remember
5 Things Every PARENT Needs This School Year
We grab the list from the local box store and make sure our kids are stocked with supplies. Suitable backpack? Check. All the paper? Check. Ziplocks and Kleenex and anti-bac wipes or whatever else they are requiring this year? Check, check, … [Read more...] about 5 Things Every PARENT Needs This School Year