Are They Getting the Rest of You… or the Best of You?
I’ve been sitting with a question lately that I can’t seem to shake: Are the people we come home to getting the rest of us… or the best of us?…
More Than Fine
I’ve been a fan of Switchfoot for a long time. Like… before it was cool long time. Their music has always had this way of sneaking past the surface and…
The Power of Silence
We don’t talk about silence enough. Maybe because it feels uncomfortable.Maybe because it doesn’t give us quick answers.Maybe because in a world that rewards noise, silence feels like we’re falling…
Finding Where We Fit
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted two things at the same time. To fit in.And to be different. I’ve always loved creating. Thinking differently. Seeing possibility where…
Pay Attention to the Work, Not the Noise
If you’re doing meaningful work, the noise will eventually show up. Opinions.Side comments.People who seem very invested in talking about what you’re doing, even though they aren’t actually doing it…
Why We Should Celebrate People Even After They’ve “Made It”
I recently had a conversation with a very accomplished friend. Someone who has done incredible things. Books. Impact. Influence. He thanked me for sharing about his newest book. Not his…
When Everything Feels Heavy (And You’re Still Expected to Show Up)
Lately, everything feels heavy. The news.The conversations.The questions our kids ask.The emotions we carry into classrooms, meetings, and dinner tables. As both an educator and a parent, I’ll be honest…
Recalculating
Have you ever noticed how GPS responds when we make a wrong turn? It does not panic.It does not shame you.It does not say sorry. It says one simple word.Recalculating…
You Don’t Need a New Year. You Need a New Way to Treat Yourself.
Every January brings pressure. New goals.New habits.A new version of yourself you’re apparently supposed to become overnight. But most people I know don’t step into a new year needing a…
Still Standing
At the beginning of the year, many of us made lists. Goals we wanted to reach.Dreams we hoped to chase.Habits we promised ourselves we would finally stick to. Some of…
When the Holidays Feel Heavier Than They Look
The holiday season has a certain sparkle to it. The lights, the music, the traditions. The family gatherings. The excitement of giving. There’s a warmth that seems to wrap around…
Why ‘Bandaids’ Might Be the Ultimate Workplace Survival Song
Okay, let me start by saying this loud and clear: I absolutely love my current supervisor. He’s supportive, empowering, and the kind of leader that makes you want to do…
