The Act – And The Gift – of Mothering

The Act – And The Gift – of Mothering

Like many – perhaps you – I will not be celebrating the joy of motherhood with my Mom on Mother’s Day. Mom died of Alzheimer’s related complications in 2012. She had spent the last seven plus years in the Alzheimer’s care unit of a...

Do You Lead with Love and Trust?

Last week I attended a meeting of 100+ Women of Westerville, a women’s giving circle dedicated to strengthening and enriching our community by supporting the important work of local charitable organizations. While we aren’t there yet, we’re rapidly...

Thoughts on Being More Yourself

While watching some movie previews at the theater yesterday, this quote reached out and grabbed my heart. The more you are yourself, the more yourself you are. – “The Last Word” movie Living in authenticity is not easy. It is often tempting to act in...
Boy or Girl or Not? One Gender Identity Story.

Boy or Girl or Not? One Gender Identity Story.

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...
BFP Inspiration Moment on Authenticity

BFP Inspiration Moment on Authenticity

How much energy are you spending trying to be what everyone else wants you to be? What would it mean if you would simply be yourself? Living in authenticity doesn’t mean we are without fault. It means we accept who we are, we love who we are, and we choose when,...