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Remember the Journey
What is it about the prospect of something new that excites us? We often start one project or venture in our lives and then soon thereafter we’re off to another, leaving the one before us unfinished....
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The Giving Circle
“Love thy neighbor yes, but love thyself first” — Solange Nicole “That’s wonderful, I’m so proud of you,” I said bursting with pride. One of my friends called to share something extraordinary with me....
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Planning for Perfect
So when are you going back to fitness boot camp?” my husband asked. I pretend not to hear him. “I know you heard me,” he said. We laughed. The fitness boot camp I attended met three times a week from...
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Jagged Little Pill
“I protect myself by refusing to know myself.” – Floriano Martins Purpose finding is hard work. Not like rolling-up-your-sleeves-and-digging-a-ditch hard work (I’ve never actually done that before)...
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Something Within
“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” – Harriet Tubman “I’ve got the perfect place for lunch today,” my editor beamed. The lines on his...
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The Losers
“We must all suffer from one or two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces and regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn “Things aren’t falling into place...
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Serenity Now, A Duet
God grant me the serenity There are moments in life that will often test your resolve to accept the things I cannot change; Coming out of thin air, anything can be placed at your feet courage to change...
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Mother May I?
Something’s wrong. Something’s terribly amiss here. With all the progress made on behalf of women’s rights over the past 40 years since Roe v. Wade, and especially in the dawn of the presidential...
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I Surrender All
I took an unintentional break in April. I was growing through some challenges, and before I knew it: BOOM, April 28th. Where did the time go? During my brief absence, I relearned some important life...
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One Small Step Forward
So I’ve been a little busy this month…writing. Below is an excerpt from the introduction of a book I’m writing. I’d be honored if you share your thoughts with me. Who do you think you are? Picture it:...
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Back In The Saddle
“Courage is being scared to death — and saddling up anyway.” — John Wayne Walking into a gym full of incredibly fit people is probably one the biggest vulnerabilities of my life. I feel exposed. I’m...
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Yes! You Should Live Above Your Means
I’m learning a lot about patience, especially now since it’s harvest season. Now don’t get me wrong, the virtues of patience weren’t completely lost on me, I’ve gone through the motions of sowing and...
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A ‘Dream’ Not Deferred and A Chip Off the Old Block
“I’m getting tickets for the Atlanta Dream when the season restarts,” I say to my sons as we had lunch last Saturday. “The Atlanta who?” my 8-year old inquires with a hint of smugness and sarcasm in...
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7 Ways To Get Off Track And Miss Your Mark
It’s so easy to get off track. Our mind wanders about and before you know it time has passed, and the task at hand is no closer to getting done. I’m guilty of this — believe me. I can be easily...
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The Funny Thing About Echoes…
It’s ‘Why Not’ Wednesday and today’s no fail message is about minding the echo. Imagine standing in a valley with tall majestic mountains reaching toward the sky and the only way out it seems is to...
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Finishing What You Started Looks Like…
It’s ‘Why Not’ Wednesday and today’s no fail message is about recalibrating. Imagine having the opportunity to start again because you veered off your intended path, there’s a lot to be said about the...
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Having the Gift of Good-bye Means…
Guest Post by Franchesca Warren There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don’t want you to try to talk another...
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I Really Thought I’d Be Much Further Along By Now…
It’s ‘Why Not’ Wednesday and today’s no fail message is about gaining momentum. Do you remember as kids when running a race, we often took a few steps backward thinking it would help our stride and...
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Who’s Watching The Watchers…
It’s ‘Why Not’ Wednesday and today’s no fail message is about remembrances. We truly are living in interesting times, from the fires in the Pacific Northwest and uncivil rights in Missouri to a...
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Living My Life Like It’s Golden…
It’s ‘Why Not’ Wednesday and today’s no fail message is about standing in the sun. Goodness abounds when people around you are doing well. That is to say when good things happen in the lives of the...
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