Core Article: There’s got to be another way Quote I’m Pondering: “If your mind is empty…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Each day, I confidently move toward my goals…” Cool Stuff: Did you see the story about the newborn calf cuddling with a 3-year-old? There’s got to be another way The subject of this email was my phrase of choice last year, which I will reveal more of below. This is a story about embracing a beginner’s mindset. I’ve been a bit off my game this past month. You know me by now: I always tell the truth and share what’s happening, so if you’ve ever gone through something similar, you…

Core Article: Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Quote I’m Pondering: “When you feel yourself breaking down…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My mind is calm…” Cool Stuff: “Why do we get second hand embarassment?” A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Last Sunday, I ended up reading four newsletters back-to-back. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. This was just after the innocent lives lost in Minneapolis. It was a group of women whom I admired and signed up for all their newsletters. First, I read Anne Lamott’s, then Liz Gilbert’s, Oprah’s, and lastly, Maria Shriver’s. The one fascinating thing they had in common was that they were writing about similar things: the instability of the world,…

Core Article: A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain Paragraphs I’m Pondering: “Trust the timing of your life.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every action I take…” Cool Stuff: You won’t believe this article – “A Giant Fatberg is flinging…” A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain As I reached for the handle on my cup of coffee, my arm brushes against a book that’s on the kitchen table, and as I take a sip, I smile cuz I do love this sweet space. We built this breakfast nook in the corner of the kitchen a year ago, with amazing views of the…