I am reading Shonda Rhimes’ book, Year of Yes, and it is extremely timely for me. It’s a fun read, and I am looking forward to chronicling my adventures during my own Year of Yes. “Losing yourself does not happen all at once. It happens one No at a time.” – Shonda Rhimes True that. ... read more >
Alignment the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other I am out of alignment with the lifestyle my authentic self desires. It’s why every day feels like self-betrayal. I settled for this life, and I know it every day because I am ... read more >
The word alignment is looking more and more like the word for 2026. Part of the issue with the last ten years is that I have been out of alignment with my values, my capabilities, my lifestyle, and my character. It has all been settling, so that is why it has been so disappointing. OF ... read more >
For about ten years, I have listened to a podcast because I think the host is hilarious and I like his sidekick. I also enjoy listening to men in these kinds of environments to understand their thinking better. I have never cared about their guests until a few months ago, when they did a short ... read more >
I once worked in a highly chaotic environment because the leadership believed in focusing on execution first and then planning later. Projects were always thrown together at the last minute, with insufficient planning, leading to mediocre outcomes and stressed-out team members. Years ago, I took a mindset certification through the Mindset Performance Institute, and one ... read more >
The Fall Push 2025 is in the books, and it has been a transformative experience! There has been a transformation, and my energy has shifted. I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I know the shift that I feel internally will come externally eventually. Fall Push 2025 Goals CAREER CHANGE FOCUS: ... read more >
Sometimes the fight takes a while - Kamala Harris. Anything that is made to last will take a while to develop. As former Vice President Harris said, we may be in the fight, but it may last longer than we anticipated. The key is not to give up. These are messages that I keep hearing ... read more >
The saddest words are: It might have been – Chuck Swindoll I heard these words from Dr. Swindoll, and I sighed. I feel like this has been the story of my life thus far. What might have been if I had taken more risks, lived up to my capabilities, and listened to the nudges in ... read more >
As a charismatic Christian, we often discussed the distinction between chronos and kairos time. Chronos time refers to the linear passage of time, but Kairos moments were those “God moments” where everything changed due to a move of God. Kairos moments are those moments where synchronicity and divine intervention merge and life changes on a ... read more >
A good strawberry is a moment of grace. – Ruth Reichl, Chef and Food writer Adulation for a strawberry is not what I would expect to hear from a world-renowned food writer and chef like Ruth Reichl. I would expect to hear about the joys of a fancy meal in Paris, but not the simple ... read more >
