OUT NOW: Embracing Trust: Book 3 of the Ascending Ladders Series

Whoops! I Made a Mistake

Whoops! I Made a Mistake

Why is it so hard to admit that we’ve made a mistake? None of us is perfect. We all know that. There should be no shame in making the occasional mistake, but boy, do we hate to admit them. Well, I know I do. How about you? So, I have to confess that I made a mistake,...
Redefining Purpose

Redefining Purpose

Do you what your PURPOSE is? For me, the answer is “no” and “yes”. Do I know what my singular “PURPOSE for being in the world” is? No, I don’t. And yes, I do know some things that I would call a purpose, but I feel like there are other things that I might not know...
I’m Out of My Comfort Zone

I’m Out of My Comfort Zone

I realized this week that I have been tenser, more stressed than usual. Why? Because recently I’ve been outside my comfort zone much more than I have been for a while. I’ve spent a lot of my life outside my comfort zones. Sometimes I’ve pushed myself there. Sometimes...
When Anger Comes Out Sideways

When Anger Comes Out Sideways

Last week, I had a major case of anger coming out sideways. This is the phenomenon when you don’t know you’re angry, won’t admit you’re angry, or – worse- won’t allow yourself to be angry. THEN, your anger finds another way to show up. It is one of my wise friend...
I Froze Under Pressure

I Froze Under Pressure

I’m feeling a little like Simone Biles today … I had a draft of this article done. It actually was about Simone Biles and the tragedy that led to her withdrawal from most of her Olympic events, but I didn’t like it. It wasn’t what you wanted to hear, really. So, now...