Peace in the Chaos
When I doubt my decisions and worry a hole in my heart, I seek peace. While driving to and from all the places on my “must do list”, my mind and heart were wringing themselves out over decisions made, consequences of decisions, and what needed deciding next. I was caught Read more…
Message from Base Camp
Base Camp: September 2015 Base camps are meant to be the place from which mountaineers strike out in search of the top of the world. Here, they meet their guide: seasoned professionals who have made the climb and learned the mountain. Days are spent acclimating to new altitudes, assessing conditions Read more…
Postcards From the Trail
Postcards from the trail 9.2015 When we last met at the signpost, I stood frozen for some time before deciding which path to take. I did not choose the path of least resistance, and I have learned that the word path is an inadequate description of the journey I chose. Read more…
Where do I go from here?
Armed with the knowledge of self discovery and a burning desire for a life of purpose, I seek the signpost. It feels good to be doing something. I have a pep in my step and the tunes are blasting. Like the first moves of a new workout, I am energized Read more…
The Future Has Begun
When I am feeling confined and the bone deep longing for change is crushing me, I search for guidance and inspiration all around me. I listen even more carefully to my family, radio and news. Straining for a sign to justify the intense and sometimes overwhelming need to find a Read more…
Pixie in a jar
Breaking the Jar Recently, my mother described me as a fairy trapped in a jar. Fresh from a trip to Walt Disney World, she asked me to humor her as she tried to share her visualization of the impact of my most recent job. “I see you like Read more…