A new year has arrived. It is busting at the seams with potential and opportunity. I have no New Year’s resolution this year. Instead, I hold the intention to fully embrace life as it comes.
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Hands That Once Served, Now Receive
When my children come to visit, I’m surrounded by adults, my kids and their partners, who genuinely want to serve.
The biggest dream was never on my list
I have dreamed some big dreams in my lifetime, but none of them came true. And, I am grateful.
A life lived in full color where every emotion belongs
It breaks my heart that so many of us feel afraid or ashamed to cry. I’ve seen it again and again: the quick apology, the hope that no one noticed. Somewhere along the way we learned that tears m
The habit I can’t seem to quit
What is an annoying habit that’s hard to quit? Biting nails, cracking knuckles, popping gum, or bouncing a leg. Habits slip in so quietly that we barely notice them, until they irritate someone e
The Beauty in the Tangle
I recently experienced this kind of intricate connection at a funeral in our small rural town. Though I wasn’t related by blood, I was invited through connection to be part of the family.
When Love Merges into Traffic
I have one pet peeve when I’m driving. There is no greater offense that can launch me into road rage faster.
More Than a Text: Learning to truly show up
The truth is that I struggle to pick up the phone and actually call someone. The thought of visiting a friend’s house or hospital room feels awkward and intimidating. Sending a text is easy. Show
Learning to Tattle on Myself
When I was a little girl, I often tattled on my younger sister. “Mommy, she won’t share her toys with me,” I wined. Sometimes I got my way, and other times I got in trouble. Now, as an adult,
The power of one small shift
I recently had the privilege of participating in a peer interview. It was my first experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I listened intently and even asked thoughtful questions, eager to l