Posted On: January 30, 2021
I saw this picture in a home décor store, it was just the words, “Be true to who you are.” The simple text and frame spoke to me like it was a neon sign flashing. The message is so simple and it rings so true that you feel in in your bones. Being true to
Posted On: May 26, 2020
I was running this morning and I passed an older man along the way. He waved and said “hello” and I responded back with a “good morning.” That is all. He smiled, I smiled, and I kept running. It happen to be close to my turnaround spot and so I passed him one more time
Posted On: July 20, 2019
Have you ever had one of those days when you just feel stuck? Maybe you are feeling a slight impulse for something different or maybe it’s a bigger impulse to change things up. If you have noticed that your life isn’t matching up with what you want or feel that it should be, it’s time
Posted On: February 12, 2018
Valentine’s Day is all about love. We can describe love in many different ways and we all have strategies to express it. But what if for the sake of simplicity, we define love as kindness? When we are kind we are not only loving towards others, but towards ourselves. More and more research demonstrates the
Posted On: January 16, 2018
I am infatuated with the future. I can sit and think about ‘what if’ for hours. Okay, maybe not hours, but I’m sure I have spent a tremendous amount of time thinking, dreaming, and planning for things I want to do. That’s great, right? Not exactly. I’m so good at planning and thinking out logistics
Posted On: April 9, 2017
I went for a run the other day and was enjoying my reward of standing and gazing out on the water and feeling that familiar sense of accomplishment and peace. As I was standing, the sun started beaming down on my face and hindering my view. My initial thought was “Damn, it’s too bright and
Posted On: December 9, 2016
It seems like we are infatuated with the idea of pursing happiness instead of the actual experience of it. We think about how happy we will be when it’s Friday, how much we are looking forward to our vacation, or how much better things will be when we get XYZ complete. Little do we realize that
Posted On: December 5, 2016
It’s time to go shopping and find all the best gifts for everyone! As I get ready to brace for the crowds of people and navigate all the sales ads, I can’t help but think about my favorite gifts over the past few years. The funny thing is that I can barely remember more than
Posted On: November 8, 2016
Increasing your vocabulary: Write out all the words you associate with love. Make sure you have at least 10 words. For each word, write out a definition that you create then compare it to a dictionary definition then decide which one you like better. Then take each of your words and identify a person or
Posted On: November 2, 2016
As the fall colors make their official appearance and crisp air starts to take over, I can’t help but think how much life mimics the unpredictability of seasonal transitions. Think about each season of the year and what you like most about each one. Yeah, yeah, I know that you may LOVE fall and hate