After 18 years of blogging, I’m looking back at four posts from different seasons of my life and reflecting on how much can shift—and what remains part of our ongoing story.
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This month I discovered that my world grew in small ways—through word games with Jeff, a powerful lesson in empathy, preserving family memories, and making space for a meaningful new conversation at Wild Goose Festival.
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What happens when you stop analyzing your One Word and start experiencing it? Try this year’s sensory challenge using touch, taste, and sound to discover new meaning in your word.
Read moreAs 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 moreWhen 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 moreMy Shift key stopped working this month, making me wonder what else still does work. Here are four ordinary things—from pinkie promises to volunteers to living my values—that reminded me to keep hope alive.
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