We live in a world of people that are always nice. Nice is boring. Nice is fake. Nice is saying what people want to hear instead of what they need to hear. Kindness is different. It takes meaningful effort. And it doesn’t always mean you’ll be liked. What if you...

Often times seeking clarity is just a tool to procrastinate. We say:  “I don’t know what to do.” “I can’t decide between this and that.” “I’m just not sure.” But deep inside, we know.  If we quiet the chatter in our brain enough, we’ve always known. And if...

People don’t talk a lot about the discipline it takes to be a successful creative. It’s showing up every single day to make something. It’s promoting your work regularly. It’s showing up for your community. It’s building, launching, refining. Over and over again. Even...

For so much time I held life with clenched fists, doing my best to control the outcomes.  I thought if I held my hands tight, maybe I could keep all the good in and keep all the bad out.  But even with closed fists, there is loss.  You hold on to “it”...

Within any given emotion contains the potential of infinite depth. Depth that at it's core contains a contradiction.  By feeling grief, you can better experience joy.  By embracing your anger, you can become more compassionate.  By experiencing your...

Forgiveness is not merely an act of kindness toward others; it is a profound act of self-liberation.  When we extend forgiveness, we release the burdens that weigh us down, healing both our hearts and souls.  By forgiving others, we unlock the door to...

In the chaos of everyday life, we often forget the power of simple acts of self-care.  But these seemingly small moments hold incredible transformative potential.  They remind us that even the most overwhelming challenges can be conquered, and that within us...

I’m wholeheartedly committed to loving myself despite the occasional chaos within my mind.  In my beautiful imperfection, I embrace the journey of constant learning and personal growth. I chose this path with confidence and joy And I can change direction whenever...

We often hear advice about protecting our hearts and being cautious about who we allow into our inner circle. We're encouraged to practice self-care, repeat affirmations, and trust our own judgment. And while these practices are essential for personal well-being,...

I walked to the front of the group, stood up straight, and with a big smile exclaimed, "Thank you, I failed!"  I then extended my arms and gave an unnecessarily dramatic bow like I'd just finished my Broadway debut.  From there, I was greeted with a massive...

Embrace the stuckness Because standing still is often the best way to figure out where you go next.  Embrace the shadows Because it’s only by experiencing the darkness that we can appreciate the light.  Embrace the imperfections Because accepting yourself...

I've had my fair share of resets. Unexpected twists. Beautiful surprises. And terrible defeats. But I decided at the end of last year that 2023 is my year of intentional growth. A year to dare to believe that all the good that I imagine is possible. A year to put...

To live in the present is not to let go of the past Your past is always with you Every moment of hope. Every painful defeat. Every deep embrace. Every broken heart. The challenge — and I genuinely think this could be the beauty of living — is to not allow the past to...