We sometimes think vulnerability and authenticity can’t be fun
Leadership training can be fun and real. Actually, I believe it has to be. We sometimes think vulnerability and authenticity can't be fun—so we bring in the latest fad or lean into gimmicks. And too often, that can leave people entertained, except
An unforgettable day
Yesterday, I had the absolute honor of opening and closing the @moASBO Support Staff Conference with keynotes. It was a day full of holy appointments. There's really no other way to describe it. To hold space for, to witness, to receive,
Let her sleep
This is your yearly reminder that your gardens aren't finished yet. They are still feeding pollinators. Once everything is spent, let her sleep. In her winter hibernation, she provides shelter for lightning bugs, pollinators, and other wildlife. Also, all those leaves that fall also
What is your story?
I guarantee that I believe something differently than you do. Some of those beliefs may even shock you. And I’m sure some of your beliefs would surprise me, too. And yet, I wonder if we have to take others' beliefs so personally, especially
Gardening has so many parallels to life
Sometimes, I wonder if we tell ourselves we aren’t “nature people” or “gardeners” simply because we’ve decided that’s who we are. But maybe we just haven’t felt the dirt between our fingers, sweat dripping, sun warming, waiting patiently for the
How are you showing up, following through, and caring for yourself today?
We were never meant to consume this constant flood of devastating images, endless opinions, and hard stories—all hitting our brains and hearts at full force. Yes, it’s incredible to be so connected and informed and it is also dangerously exhausting,
Choose connection over everything
It’s a fine line between… Staying informed and being consumed by the constant noise. Knowing your convictions and being closed off to new perspectives. Standing up for what’s right and becoming what you despise. Taking a much-needed break and completely disengaging from the world
