Two summers ago, I had the privilege of spending time with a fifteen year old high school student who was born a girl, appeared to be a boy, but identified as non-binary gender. If that is confusing to you or if that makes you shake your head in disbelief or even...
Holiday decorations aren’t the only things that sparkle. You do, too! Yes, you! When you give your best effort, you sparkle. When you reach out to help someone else, you sparkle. When you maintain a positive attitude through difficult times, you sparkle. When...
A few days ago I shared some thoughts on grief with a friend who recently lost her father. One of the most important things I learned after my own Dad died was how personal grief is, so unique to each person. There is no set time when the mourning ends. There is no...
As I walked across a parking lot on Wednesday toward my doctor’s office, I noticed two people struggling to make that same walk. They appeared to be older, maybe in their mid-sixties. They were both overweight and walked a bit hunched over. I noticed that each...
As so many of us were trying to process the horrific mass shooting in Orlando yesterday, my brother posted this comment on Facebook: I don’t claim to have any answers. I don’t know how to fix it, but what I do know, is that we all have two choices, you can...
I always try to see the upside of life, filtering everything through my positive attitude. Whether dealing with everyday life or elevating emerging leaders, we can learn from the past, must live fully in the present and be ready for an exciting future. Join me on the journey.