The Anatomy of a Goal: Part 1

8 Weeks Out I think I can speak for most of us when I say that we feel simultaneously the most alive and most content when we are actively pursuing goals. Every goal doesn’t have to be mind blowing or life changing, but they need to be intentional. Some days the most...

Words Matter

I love words. I love to read and write and encourage others. And I sincerely believe that while actual words have no power, how you use them does. The argument, “You are just arguing semantics” makes my skin crawl. “Words can never hurt me?” Yeah, right. We give words...

Be Comfortable AND Grow

I spent many years racing comfortably. I don’t mean that I sailed along, unaffected by the miles adding up. My stomach has always swirled with lake water; my butt, shoulders, and neck hurting; and my muscles aching. Not to mention the thirst and hunger and…the...

Choose Joy

Growth is so important. Learning, staying curious, following passions, setting goals, and seeking understanding all lead to a fuller and more content life. I believe that we must know our worthiness and strength in order to help and serve others. And that makes up the...

Self Awareness Takes Practice

I was born to two very young parents who took charge of their own lives in a tricky situation. Maybe their youth told them that they had something to prove. Maybe they just used all of their inner drive and ambition to attack life, rather than wallow in what could’ve...