All in due time

We are often impatient for growth and empowerment. But it happens in its own due time. When we are ready for it, whether we like it or not, convenient or not, when it is actually perfect for us even though it doesn’t seem that way, and not just because we want it or need it, [...]

Letting go

You’ve got to let some things go in order to let some things in. You’ve got to make room for the new to enter. If you want empowerment in your life, you have to let go of fear, excuses, defeat, woundology and victimization. When you let go of these, courage, victory, wholeness, thriving, achievement, wellness, [...]

My Rabbit and I

Easter and Passover coincide this year.  As I reflect on these two highly symbolic and sacred holidays I realize that Easter is about new life, resurrection, and new beginnings. Passover is about freedom. Both are apt metaphors for my story of transformation that began long ago with a rabbit. I like to say I have [...]

Break out!

Have you ever felt totally surrounded by people, maybe at a conference or a party or a sporting event, to the point where you are completely overwhelmed? That was me last week when I attended a large conference. My inclination was to shut down, be shy, and steal away to quiet spots. Sometimes I did [...]

Maybe You Need A Little Rest

Resist the urge to give up on yourself, to go back to the old ways, to stop trying. If you are feeling like you should, what this is means is that you are tired. So rest. Just rest. And then begin again.

Somedays it’s just not your turn…and other Life Lessons I’ve Learned

I’ve been serving young children, parents, families, teachers and communities for nearly 25 years now. In that time I’ve had many occasions to celebrate my accomplishments but also to deeply reflect on what I have learned over the years about life, how I have changed, and what truly matters most. I think it’s important to [...]

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