Reflections on Thanksgiving

Reflections on Thanksgiving

Reflections on thanksgiving past: we closed on our house in November of 2006.  The air was crisp and cool.  Autumn had arrived.  The house is at the top of a hill on a narrow and somewhat hidden street.  This cozy little log cabin, with a fenced in yard was all...
Growing Myself Through a Cooking Class

Growing Myself Through a Cooking Class

First, big confession; before we get into growing myself through a cooking class.  I wouldn’t say that I am a person who has a lot of hobbies, per se.  Most of my adult life has consisted of working myself into the ground, which hasn’t left time for much else.  I am...
Traveling Mindfully

Traveling Mindfully

Before I started traveling mindfully, everything annoyed me when I traveled.  As a road warrior, I was on the road almost every week.  As exhausting as it was, I could have done it forever.  Let me be clear, unless you are a billionaire, travel is not glamorous.  But...
Imagine a World Without Competition

Imagine a World Without Competition

Imagine a World without Competition Can you imagine a world without competition? This question came to mind in July of 2022, when I boarded a train bound for New York to attend my first module of coaching training.  So many emotions were rising within me and I could...
Mindful Self Compassion

Mindful Self Compassion

Recently, I attended a workshop hosted by the Center for Women in Enterprise.  This is an organization that has been deeply supportive to me as I’ve worked to launch my business. The workshop was called Mindful Self Compassion Training, and boy did I need it!  Knowing...