The parallels of Cathedral Building and Motherhood can be extended to those change-makers building new a world where everyone gets a second chance. The results of the work may not be seen for awhile, but the efforts are critical for our future world.
*Reprinted from April 30, 2013 Raise your hand if you have ever watched a sunrise? Not seen, but watched. I have seen many sunrises but it was only until recently that I watched what actually happened as the sun’s light slowly edged its way across the earth. As the sun gradually peeks over the tops of the …
A quick run-down of the image above: needs lower down in the hierarchy must be satisfied before individuals can attend to needs higher up. For example, someone experiencing homelessness is going to be more focused on securing their next meal and finding shelter than they would be in upgrading their computer skills. As they secure …
You know how you have those a-ha moments that feel like they have been building for days, but you only realize it in hindsight, like, “oooooohhhhh, THAT is why that happened”, and perhaps that was the Universe tapping me on the shoulder and saying ”are you paying attention? I’m trying to teach you something.” I …
I often get asked for more information on a piece of wisdom I have referenced from someone’s work whenever I am teaching or coaching. As an avid consumer of personal growth content, I also appreciate vetted recommendations – who wants to waste energy on a book that doesn’t resonate with you? To that end, I …
So, you know that loneliness you feel when you are with other people, but still feel alone and like you don’t belong? That feeling that few people dare to talk about for fear they might seem weak, and many people are quick to gloss over and respond with “ I shouldn’t feel that way cause …
People rarely ask me what I do. This is usually because they have already learned that I have four children and so have jumped to the assumption that I am solely defined by motherhood. On the rare occurrence, however, that someone asks about what I do, I often catch a glimpse in their eyes as …
Peace It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. This framed definition sits centrally both in my home and in my heart. If you would like this vibe …