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Some of our most memorable moments are captured when we get the privilege of experiencing unfiltered beauty. We stand mesmerized at the stunning rawness. We breathe it in with wonder and question if it’s been sculpted and eroded by the elements or if this is the unedited version. The terrain exists on display in its…
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I have been asked to participate in an interview tomorrow. Not a job interview. This is a “get to know you” kind of scenario. I was given some idea that the questions are pulled from topics like “family,” “travel” and “hobbies.” The stories about family and travel are easily accessible. I’ve spent the better part…
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I sit across from you and hear you speak. Unknowingly, you cast a word or a phrase my way that stings on my flesh. Your words are delivered with a curt sharpness. There is an absence of warmth and a disrespect of courtesy. You exercise the freedom to speak directly about my value — alerting…
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The clock keeps ticking. The sun comes up and goes down. The rhythm of the day marches on. Busyness is the metronome. Many days I wonder if people take time to stop and take notice of the fog that has rolled in. Some days its thick blanketing veils the beauty of the view and distorts…
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The past few years have been plagued with fear, anxiety, dissention and isolation. In contrast to the norm happening around me, I was busy celebrating. I found myself surrounded by extra down time, a slower pace, more concentrated time with family and time to attend to my health and well-being. It may have been the…
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brené Brown
Braving Authenticity
Embracing the Journey
Braving Authenticity 