It was an honor.
There are always little ways I can gauge how your culture is doing when I speak at your events. In the obvious moments—how many people offer to help, how often I’m asked if I need anything, the laughter at the tables,
People are desperate for real, authentic connection.
Lately, I’m realizing that what I think I’m showing up to do is often just one piece of what I’m actually meant to do in that space. Whether it’s during a speaking engagement, my volunteer hours, or even a Marco
Love is an action.
How do you know someone loves you? Their words? Their actions? Both? Of course, it’s both—but dang, if our actions don’t always speak much louder than our words. And yet, how often do we actually show up for ourselves with actions of love? If you really
I love it!
@mz_michellez texted me, "I found this thrifted gift that made me think of you. It's either going to be super tacky or super cute. No worries if it’s too tacky." When I opened the package, I was instantly overwhelmed with memories of
What we do, how we love, and how we help matters.
As I watch the devastation of the LA fires, feeling like all I can do is pray and give what I can financially, I want to remind us of a few things: Doomscrolling—taking in more horrific information than we were ever
The harder the love, the harder the grief.
You'd be twelve. Twelve years of holding hands with grief, learning to walk alongside her, and walking in honor of you. Befriending grief as the lifelong wonder she is. The uninvited companion who stays because love lived there first. Knowing that she
2024 was filled with so much.
Amazing events and inspiring people who left lasting impressions.Great loss and the bittersweet beauty of new beginnings.And an endless supply of wonder and awe, woven into the everyday moments. This year, I leaned into and lived this courage work profoundly, felt
Holy time that I am so grateful for.
Because sometimes you just need to document to remember those holy lunches and the people who love you well
Love always works and wins.
It is Monday of a short holiday week after a weekend that included a middle of the night trip to the emergency vet for Gertie for a very severe allergic reaction. Things I didn't feel like doing this morning? My physical therapy
Love them through it.
Holding space for the people we live with, love, work with, and lead is a gift we don’t always recognize for its profound impact. This week, I’ve walked alongside people I care deeply about as they navigate some of life’s hardest