By:
On:

This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. As a kid, I was under the impression that I’d have all of the answers when I grew up. I’d know what I wanted and how I was going to get it. I thought there would come this magical time in the future when all of my questions and fears would melt away, and I’d know, no matter what, I was going to be happy. Well, come to find out, that day never comes. The truth is the only way any of us knowRead More →

By:
On:

This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. Back in 2008-9, we were living in Tatui, Brazil while my husband built a factory for his work. Blake and I had been arguing, so I took a walk with Tootsie to go cool off. Now, Blake and I don’t argue very often, but like all couples, when we do, it’s painful. Not physically, fortunately, but for me, it felt like my heart and mind were on fire. My gut was in a knot and I was struggling not to cry in public. I was miserable.Read More →

By:
On:

This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. As I sit here typing, I feel the lizard (the ancient part of my brain that wants to keep me “safe”) pushing me to do it already. “Write the post, then you can be done. Just write it and then start working on the other 9 things on your to-do list. You have a lot to do today, so it’s time to get cracking.” Geesh, pressure much?! My lizard wants me to make it quick, something short and sweet. Although I could write something to getRead More →