Call me weird, but I’ve always been fascinated by mission statements. It's all about personal mantras that guide individuals’ lives and organizational cultures with me. I’ve found that having something to stand for and live up to makes you stronger and ... Read More
“Enough” is a Verb
As we approach the end of the year and our hours of sunlight and calendar days continue to shrink, I’ve been observing a phenomenon I’ve aptly named the “gotta-get-it-all-done-now” syndrome (or G2iADN for short). The recurring symptoms include: ... Read More
Your Gratitude Reality Check
How was your Thanksgiving this year? Maybe your day was filled with hosting close family and friends, eating too much pumpkin pie, or watching football in a turkey-induced “food coma.” However you celebrated, there’s probably one thing you ... Read More
The Secrets of Solitude
Staring up at the afternoon sky, a smile crept across my face as I peacefully rested on the surface of the Dead Sea. I stretched my arms and legs even further apart, becoming more like a floating starfish than a person who typically sinks in water. It was ... Read More
What Drives You Bananas?
Early on in our first year of marriage, my husband, Joel, and I had a conversation that will forever be remembered as the “banana talk.” As we were cleaning out the fridge, I had asked him to peel the bunch of bananas that had gotten a little too ripe for ... Read More
Shoulds, Coulds, and Somedays
Once upon a time in a land far, far away there were two kingdoms that were constantly fighting. In the Land of Could, the citizens spent their time daydreaming. They talked about all of the things they could do in a world filled with so many ... Read More
It’s About Time.
The other day, I looked down at my watch and realized that the battery had stopped. Assuming this would be an easy fix, I walked down to the local hardware store in my neighborhood with my friend Karen. We were on a mission! The Jordanian shop owner ... Read More
Culture Circles and Common Values
I write to you today while looking the Indian Ocean. It’s striking to know that even halfway around the world, there are certain things that translate clearly. Even without sharing a spoken language or a specific culture, we all understand a friendly ... Read More
Falling Forward: Lessons from 110 Degrees
“Just keep leaning into the pose and trust your body,” my Bikram yoga instructor Dell announced to the class. She then modeled Natarajasana (or “dancer’s pose” as it’s popularly called). As her leg lifted gracefully high above her head like she’d been ... Read More
Embracing Change Through Intentional Living
Just over a week ago, I boarded a plane with my husband as we set out on a cross-continental move to serve at a school in Amman, Jordan. Just over a year ago, I was living alone and running my coaching practice in Portland, Oregon – never expecting to be ... Read More