3 Effective Ways to be Empowered by Change

3 Effective Ways to be Empowered by Change

The colorful views in every direction outside mean one thing…fall is here and change is upon us.  Seemingly overnight, the warm sun-soaked days sitting on the deck sipping an ice tea switch to apple picking and sipping warm cider and hot chocolate. All around lush...
5 Things to do When You Don’t Know What to Say

5 Things to do When You Don’t Know What to Say

Speechless aka #nowords Have you noticed that you don’t need to look far to find someone dealing with some significant challenges lately? In recent months I’ve watched three friends battle breast cancer, another deal with end stages of life for a parent, and have...
Overwhelmed? 8 Practical Things You Can Do About It

Overwhelmed? 8 Practical Things You Can Do About It

The other night I collapsed into bed much later than my normal time. As I tried to shift my mind into neutral I couldn’t help but scan my mental to-do list one last time. You know the old saying “when it rains it pours?” It’s been my turn to prove that can be true. No...
The Surprise I Found in the Deep

The Surprise I Found in the Deep

Skimming the surface of the pool, movement caught my eye near the ladder. Stepping closer I was started to see a cute little wide-eyed frog staring back at me. No doubt he was equally surprised by my presence. But when I reached the skimmer net towards him, he jumped,...