When was the last time you had a first? Most of us immediately think about the big ones. First car. First job. First apartment. First love. I had a first this past weekend that I’ll remember for a long time. My 12-year-old niece, Lexi, and I went to the very first Women’s Professional Baseball League …
What do you find enchanting in your world? I hadn’t thought about enchantment in a long time until this past weekend. A friend and I took a day trip to northwestern Illinois, exploring Savanna, Galena, and the breathtaking views at Mississippi Palisades State Park before crossing the Mississippi River into Iowa. It was hot and …
Have you ever been frustrated that you’re still struggling with something you thought you would have figured out by now? I have. There are moments when I catch myself thinking, “I should be over this by now.” Or, “Why is this still bothering me?” After all these years of coaching, speaking, and helping others navigate …
Every once in a while, I come across something that reminds me why I keep showing up for the dreams that matter most. This week, it was SUFFS, a Tony Award winning musical. Yesterday, I watched it on PBS’s YouTube channel before seeing it live in Chicago – TONIGHT! I’ve always loved musicals, and while I …
Have you ever looked back and realized you handled something with more confidence, courage, or peace than you would have a year ago? That’s one of my favorite kinds of surprises: when I notice I handled a challenge or frustration with more grace and ease than before. Listen, I cannot imagine life without challenges and …
Dear America, I love you. Not for what you’ve been, but for the ideals you’ve inspired us to keep reaching toward. I love you. Not for how Indigenous people were treated, or how Black and brown communities have been harmed throughout our history, but for the resilience, courage, and contributions of those who chose to …
Last week, I wrote about new beginnings as we headed into a new month and what they can mean. Late that night, after I had scheduled the blog to be sent, I realized I was a week ahead. It isn’t until tomorrow that the new month actually begins. For a moment, I considered getting up, …
As they say, when something ends, it opens the door to a new beginning. As we prepare to enter a new month, it can be tempting to look back and focus on what didn’t get done. We might tell ourselves we should have accomplished more, managed our time differently, or somehow done better. Years ago, …
Stay with me for a moment, because this might sound silly at first. I love candles. I love the flicker of the flame, the cozy glow they create, and the scent that slowly fills a room. Recently, I decided to try battery-operated candles. Practicality won out for a moment. I knew they wouldn’t be the …
A new month often feels like a fresh start. Not because everything suddenly changes when the calendar turns, but because it gives us an opportunity to pause and ask ourselves what we want more of in our lives. As I thought about June, I found myself reflecting on how many meaningful experiences in my life …
