Two days ago, I listened to a few old audio logs I had recorded—snippets of thoughts and revelations from different moments in my life. One insight stood out: relationships, human …
Inspiration as a Partner in Purpose
I’ve had an interesting relationship with inspiration, and over the last year, it’s taken on a whole new meaning for me. For the 25 years before my move from Detroit …
Anti-Fragility in Adults: Do We Still Bend Without Breaking?
Lessons I’ve Learned About Navigating Hard Times What does it mean to be anti-fragile as an adult? Not just resilient, but anti-fragile—the kind of strength that grows in the face …
The Grace of Starting Over
I was 18 the first time I left home. My family gathered at the airport with me—my best friend, my brothers and sisters, and my parents. This was before 9/11, …
The Life-Changing, Soul-Affirming Power of Belief
Belief requires a level of courage that can be difficult to muster. It is a powerful force that shapes our actions, influences our thoughts, and ultimately determines the course of …
It Matters Who They Are While They’re Still Becoming
A Thank You with Profound Meaning “Thank you.” Those were the words the mother of a child my daughter had protected from bullies said to me as we waited outside …
Imposter Syndrome: What to Do When You Think You’re Not Good Enough
I know what it means to feel like you’re not cutting it, even when you are. That nagging voice telling you you’re not good enough, or that everyone’s going to …
The 6 Benefits I Saw By Waking Up 4 Hours Earlier
I decided to work on my goals first thing in the morning rather than in the evening. To do that, I had to be up by 430AM. And that one shift changed everything.
Whole Me Living with a Whole Heart. Finally.
Something in me stood up and said, “I’m not living in bits and pieces anymore.” And just like that, wholehearted living became a reality for me. Finally.
The Cup and the Hero Pt 2
Okay…. so, I messed up. And now I have to go back, apologize, and see if I can fix all these relationships I disappeared from before I knew my presence …