Have you ever wondered where joy fits when life feels hard? Joy and happiness often feel easiest when life is cooperating. When things are flowing, joy feels natural and even expected. When life feels heavy, uncertain, or painful, joy can seem out of reach or even inappropriate. I want to remind you that joy does …
Wow. What a time to be alive. And I do not mean that lightly. Life can feel overwhelming in personal ways, while the world around us feels heavy, too. You might be navigating grief, health challenges, financial stress, or relationship shifts, all while watching events unfold in your neighborhood, city, or country. Holding both can …
There’s that quiet nudge many of us know well. The one that whispers, try this, say yes, or step forward. It rarely arrives loudly. More often, it shows up softly, mixed with excitement, nerves, and questions. The real work isn’t answering it immediately. It’s listening. Do you listen to that nudge or do you brush …
I saw the movie Wicked: For Good last week, and I know it will stay with me for a long time. I love movies and music, so I fully expected to love it, and it did not disappoint. This is part two of last year’s Wicked, and I loved part one just as much. While …
Can you believe it’s almost a new year? This season offers a natural pause to reflect on the past year and notice what brought you happiness and gratitude, what challenged you, and what left you feeling frustrated. I like to take this time to see where I was, where I am, what I want to …
Can you believe the year is almost over? It went so fast, and yet, parts seemed to drag on. While we are nearing the end of the holiday season, I like to take a moment to reflect on the year that is coming to an end. I think about the laughter, adventure, and fun I …
I was going to write about something completely different. And the last few days of sadness asked me not to turn away. The 14th marked the anniversary of my mom’s transition. It also marked the anniversary of the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Add to that reports of …
It is the holiday season, and for some, it is the best time of the year. For others, it takes everything they have to get through it. And for many, it is a mix of both. Life is beautiful and messy, and this time of year brings that truth to the forefront in a very …
Have you ever paused to think about what you truly wish for? Not just fleeting wants, but those deep desires that make your heart beat a little faster when you imagine them. Some wishes unfold in ways we hope, while others take unexpected paths or never happen at all. For example, I once wished to …
This year feels like it is moving quickly to me. Thanksgiving is here, and the holiday season is in full swing. For many people, this time of year brings joy, connection, and traditions they look forward to. For others, it can stir up heaviness, loneliness, or memories of people and relationships that have shifted. I …
