Permission Slip: Laugh

Do you have a friend that you know you cannot practice next to in Yoga class because if the teachers says something silly, you’ll hear them breathe funny and you will start giggling? Have you ever had a moment in church or other serious moment, where you could not pull it together because you could […]

Permission Slip: Do

What happens after dreaming??? If nothing, then maybe the dream wasn’t for you. But if after you dream, you get excited to take the next step, then by all means, give yourself permission to DO something! Anything. Take the next step. Take a leap of faith. Call on advisors. Build a plan. Map out a […]

Permission Slip: Set Boundaries

Along the way, I have had to learn (often the hard way) that one of the most vital lessons we must learn is the art of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is an act of self-care and self-respect that allows us to protect our well-being, maintain healthy relationships, and prevent others from taking advantage of our […]

Permission Slip: Read!

I obviously love to read and consider books among my most prized possessions. I give books as gifts and recommend books all the time. Heck…I have a YouTube channel entirely devoted to reading picture books to my great-niece, Adeline. But many people do not consider themselves readers or don’t believe they have time for books. […]

Wednesday Watchlist: TV Show

Ted Lasso Ted Lasso recently wrapped after it’s 3rd season. And while as a show it is funny, sad, and definitely entertaining, it is also a show about leadership. Ted is the kind of leader we should all want to be. In the video below I describe some of the key themes that show up […]

Permission Slip: Be Curious

Curiosity is one of my all-time favorite human traits. Few things bring me as much joy as learning something new or having a conversation with others that includes asking and being asked a lot of questions. Being curious can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Curiosity helps you gain new insights and […]

Wednesday Watchlist: Book/Website

The Farmer’s Almanac As a kid we often had a Farmer’s Almanac hanging around our house. Not because we had a farm, but because my Dad LOVED his garden and wanted to know what he should expect when it came to weather, In dryer years, he would optimize the succulents in his garden and keep […]

Permission Slip: Create

I accidentally had a theme this week about creativity and creation. Oops! Sorry. Not Sorry. When we stop creating, the possible outcomes for us start to narrow. Creation makes space for dreams and options and alternative paths. Not creative? THINK AGAIN! You were born to participate in the creative energy of the world. Find your […]