Dear ICE member, What happened to you that hardened your heart enough to do the job you’re doing now? I’m sorry for whatever pain or trauma brought you to this place. What happened to you that made you believe your pain could be eased by causing pain to others? Your healing won’t come from someone …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Some days, the headlines stop me in my tracks. The pain and injustice in the world are very real, and I allow myself to feel the sadness, anger, or fear that comes up. I do my best to limit my intake of news so I can stay informed without becoming overwhelmed. I do not ignore …
was speaking with a client I’ve worked with for several years, as she continues to grow her business and create a life she enjoys. Our sessions cover a wide range of topics, from professional goals to everyday life moments, including the celebrations, the struggles, and everything in between. No matter the focus, our conversations often …
Have you ever found yourself waiting for someone else to say yes before you fully show up for your own life? Maybe you’ve delayed a decision, a dream, or even a day off, hoping for outside validation that it’s okay to move forward. The truth is, while some areas of life involve outside approval, the …
If you had met me 20 years ago, you would have met someone who looked a lot like me now. Joyful. Optimistic. Focused on the good. I’ve always been someone who looked for rainbows in the rain and silver linings in the storm. I saw life as beautiful, and I still do. What I didn’t …
