A friend of mine who grew up in a very religious household told me once he didn’t know if believed in God. “How do I know I have faith if my faith has never been tested?” Months after enduring one of […]
This morning I had committed to running a 5k with my running group and my son. I even persuaded my best friend, Frances (who doesn’t run with my running group), to join us. We’d been looking forward to it all week. […]
If you’ve followed my work for any amount of time, then you probably know that my dad was a motivational speaker and bestselling author. You may also know that he and I had a very meaningful and special relationship — […]
There are times when someone else’s words express exactly how you’re feeling. That is how I felt when I read my friend’s, Marly Q, email yesterday. Marly just launched a podcast that’s all about inspiring acts of kindness. She and […]
I had a conversation with my dad a long time ago that had a profound effect on me. I’d learned of a tragedy; one of those stories where a person lost several family members in a horrific way. Just imagining […]
What if? What if? What if? I’ve been paying close attention to the conversations going on since this coronavirus/quarantine time frame began. I’ve heard many people express fears of the what-ifs. “What if I have to shut down my business […]
A young woman asked me this question on Instagram: Do you have a blog post about “imposter syndrome?” Sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve the beautiful life I have. I understand where she’s coming from. We’ve all felt at […]
Have you ever had something happen to you that leaves you wondering if it was sheer coincidence, divine intervention, or a serendipitous moment? To some the answer is clear. To others, it can be argued either way. I’ve always been […]
It was Wednesday of the first week of school. At pickup, Ryan opened the door of our Honda Minivan and looked at me with big eyes and a wide smile. “How was your day?” I asked sensing some good news. […]
Today I get to marry my mom. I’m sure that there aren’t that many people who get to do that in their lifetime, but I do. My mom met a wonderful man. He is kind and loving, hard-working and smart. […]
