Change Begins With Me

DESIGNED BY iSTOCK While it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the problems plaguing the world, there are ways for us to take action now. We can do better. I can do better. Change starts here.  The recent sadness and heartache populating the news has caused personal and public reflection. This constant self-reflection has many, […]

Surviving & Thriving Quarantine with Children

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. Rogers Right around the time when quarantine madness started happening, I was on the phone with a friend who has four children. She told me how excited she was about an activity she had set up for her children, […]

Letter Writing-a Path to Self Discovery

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH This week our guest blogger shares her journey through a year of writing 1 letter a day.  She shares with our readers her very powerful and personal path to self discovery.  Connection. It’s a word we hear a lot today, but what does it really mean? We’re all so “connected” digitally–we text, […]

When You Feel Frustrated By Others, Remember This Wisdom From Brene Brown

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” ~ Brené Brown My friend and I were recently driving on the freeway when a silver Jetta swerved around us, cut us off, and then sped away. As an overly cautious driver, my friend was frustrated and even angered […]

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “You don’t love someone because they’re perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they’re not.” ~ Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper Whenever you think of Valentine’s Day, you likely think about a fancy dinner and a bouquet of red roses. While that is one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, […]