Sometimes Your Shift Needs a Redo
When a Google account mistake disrupts my plans, my word of the year, Shift, reminds me to slow down, start over, and find more peace in the process.
Read moreWhen You Sit at the Wrong Table
Sometimes we end up at the wrong table—literally and figuratively. A funny moment at Wild Goose Festival reminded me that it’s okay to admit a mistake, leave, and change course.
Read moreDon’t Take This Personally
Too Sensitive I know this about myself: I can be too sensitive. It’s a detriment to me. And a detriment to others. When I got a phone call about the…
Read moreLeave the Frame Empty a Little While Longer
As part of my One Word “Shift,” I’m learning that reframing isn’t always about finding a new identity. Sometimes it’s about leaving the frame empty for a while and making room for whatever comes next.
Read moreWhy My Friend Never Says “Calm Down”
When people are overwhelmed, they don’t need someone to tell them to “just calm down.” They need someone who can stay steady, ask good questions, and simply be present. Watching my friend do exactly that reminded me of the kind of person I want to become.
Read moreWhen the Body Shows the Score
The Final Buzzer It happens every year. In almost the exact same way. And yet every year I am equally moved by it. It’s the body language after a basketball…
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