Will you do me a favor? I want you to meet yourself. What do I mean by that, you ask? Our lives move fast. We jump from task to task, rarely pausing long enough to ask, How am I really doing? This is not a time for judgment or self-criticism. It is simply a moment …
Can you believe we are in the fourth quarter of 2025? I know I’m more of a baseball fan than a football fan, but this analogy fits. It’s easy to see each day as just another copy of the one before, and yet, each day is different if we pay attention. As the year winds …
Recently, I saw a social media meme that said, “The ones who left were never meant to stay.” That can be a hard pill to swallow, especially if you have dealt with the recent departure of someone you cared for. But it really does hold. I am sure you have heard the saying that people are in …
This week’s message is a little different than my normal ones as I wanted to share with you my Sunday walk. I live on the north side of Chicago, and there is a bird sanctuary near me right on the lake. While taking in nature on the International Day of Peace, this message came to …
Do you genuinely believe in yourself? I mean, really, deeply believe. Not just saying it, but aligning your thoughts, words, and actions with that belief. Often, we say we believe in something, yet we act in ways that contradict it. That is not wrong; it is human. Many of us have been taught to focus …
Progress is not always loud or obvious. Often, it shows up in the quietest of ways. When I look back at my own journey, the moments that stand out are not always the big milestones. They are the small smiles, the kindness of others, and the little steps that built momentum. When you are working …
Life is full of adjustments. Some are small, like shifting a routine, and some are larger, like rethinking how we show up in the world. For me, the work I do around kindness, love, and creating a life you love naturally flows into my social justice activism. They are not separate parts of me, but for …
What are you dreaming about right now? Maybe it feels exciting and possible, or perhaps it feels so big that you can’t imagine how it could ever happen. Dreams can sometimes feel overwhelming, but when you break them down, they become more approachable. Just like a road trip across the country, the journey is made …
Today’s blog is on a heavier topic. I sat with it for a while before deciding to share, but I feel it’s important to reflect on who and what we allow into our energy, whether it’s a close relationship or someone we admire from afar. Music inspires me. I have music playing in the background …
Love is with you during your celebrations, sorrows, and struggles. Love is there when you begin or end a relationship. Love is there when you are scared, frustrated, lonely, feeling defeated, or angry. Love is there if you choose to work more on a challenging relationship, or if you choose it’s time to …
