I’ve been thinking about courage a lot lately. Especially this month, which is the anniversary of my big move to New York City. The snow billowing outside my window reminds me of my first few weeks here – cold and alone, trudging through the slush and mud, trying to find my way. In my head it… Read More
Inspiration
Resolution or Revolution? You Decide!
Aren’t you tired of starting the new year making resolutions, only to realize just a few weeks later that nothing has changed? I know I am. Life’s too short to make another list of unrealistic goals, only to feel bad about our selves when they’re never achieved. That’s why this year I say let’s skip… Read More
Wishing You a Year of Love, Joy & Peace!
Are You Judging You Too Harshly?
My end-of-year reflections are in full swing, and lately I’ve been experiencing this weird mix of happiness and profound disappointment. I find myself all at once pleased, and then moments later, ready to cry. Which, given all I’ve been blessed to accomplish in the last 12 months is really silly. Trouble is, I wanted so… Read More
A Wise Woman’s Guide to Giving
Are your mailbox, email and phone blowing up with giving requests? Mine sure are, and as I wade through all the spiffy tag lines and heartwarming photos I wonder, how are we deciding to whom we’ll give? Is it who we know best, or who’s doing the best work? One thing’s for certain, whether we’re putting serious… Read More
Thanksgiving is Over. Is Gratitude Gone Too?
Ah, Thanksgiving! The one day a year we push complaining to the side and practice gratitude. For a whole 24-hours we become thankful, kind, faith and family centered souls. You know, the kind of people we want to be, but seem too busy to be the rest of the year. Well it’s the day after, and now that… Read More