Jul 11Member-onlyAn authentic peek inside my brain. 35 ideas capturing my attention as I turn 35.Want an inside look at what someone else is thinking about as mid-life hits? — Only a few things matter. — Focus on those and let the rest slide. Love is the most important thing you can do today. — It isn’t earning money, entertaining yourself, or taking a step toward achieving your goals. …Life10 min read
Jun 15Member-onlyAll The Light We Can Not SeeWhat does it look like to discover joy and hold on to hope amid all of *this*? 1 million miles. That’s how far away hope can feel at times. I remember other seasons of life when hope seemed as alien as the stars in the night sky; more illusion than…Hope5 min read
Published in Betterism·Jun 21, 2021Member-onlyNobody Needs That Many Hot SaucesDoes the luxury in your life serve you well or hold you back from what you desire? — The other day I was driving to work and realized I own seven unique ways to play songs by Nickleback. I don’t ever want to. But I have quite a few ways to make it happen if I did. Which I don’t. I can’t stress that statement enough. When I…Personal Development6 min read
Jun 3, 2021Member-onlyTaking A Break From What You Love And Coming Back AgainWhat to do when you’ve stepped away from something and it’s time to return. — What do you love that you’ve stepped away from? I love to write. Crafting stories is a deep soul passion I’ve had since I was a young child which makes me come alive in beautiful and unique ways quite unlike anything else. …Personal Development5 min read
Nov 3, 2020Member-onlyWhere Do We Go From Here?On this day when more than 100 million of us will make our voices heard, what are you looking for on the horizon? — It’s election day here in the United States. There’s something in the air this morning. A potent cocktail filled with the anticipation of years of waiting, a secret blend of optimism, and more than a dash of dread. …Politics4 min read
Nov 2, 2020Member-only6 Ways To Make Your Life Beautiful Today Wherever You AreMake today better. Let tomorrow take care of itself. — There’s a driving engine. A big part of why we do so many of the day-to-day activities we end up choosing. We go to work, spend time with family, invest, exercise, etc., in part because we want our lives to be better today than they were yesterday. …Self Improvement5 min read
Oct 13, 2020Member-onlyThe Single Best Way To Fill Gaps In Your DayMurder hornets. Betty White. Lizard brains. Letting love win. — If you are anything like me, 2020 has left you with some extra time you didn’t have before. Right now I don’t have to commute to work, which is a huge relief in itself, and I don’t have a tenth of the social commitments I did this time last year…Love5 min read
Oct 12, 2020Member-onlyYou. Yeah, You. What Is Limiting Your Joy?There are no rules, you get to decide what you want life to be like. — One of the surprising things about getting older has been noticing how many people abide by a more strict set of rules than when they were young. Have you noticed this as well? Maybe in your own story? I think this surprises me a little because growing up, for most…Self Improvement6 min read
Aug 31, 2020Member-onlyWhat Is The Tone Of Your Life Right Now?Don’t like the music being played? Jump in and make a change. — One of the startling aspects of jazz music is how much it can change your view of the world if you let it. I didn’t enjoy jazz when I was younger, mainly because the sounds of brass didn’t have the same pleasant ring to my ears as the strings or…Self6 min read
Aug 18, 2020Member-only4 Steps To Thrive Through The Rest Of The Pandemic2020 has been a hell of a ride. Here’s how you can move from merely surviving to thrive through the rest of the COVID-19 era. — We are almost six months into this pandemic. I think for a lot of people the defining theme since this all began has been survival; figuring out how to navigate the new challenges and realities COVID-19 has brought into our lives. Job loss. Learning to work from home. Figuring out…Covid 196 min read