Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
“Come on in,” the gray-haired gentleman waved from the middle seat of aisle 10 on my flight headed home. I looked to the elderly woman seated next to him, hoping to get some clarity on the situation. “He has bad legs and can’t stand so good,” she quickly explained. “Would you be so kind to just slide by?” I took…
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Lately, I’ve been noticing how the most ordinary moments can hold something steady and life-giving when I need it most. These are not big, life-changing events—just small moments that remind me who we are to each other… and how much our presence still matters. I wanted to share two of those moments with you today. My hope is that, as…
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Lately I have been hearing from many parents whose children are facing unexpected disappointments, changing plans, and uncertain futures. Watching someone you love navigate that kind of uncertainty can stir a deep ache. The instinct to fix it, to soften it, or somehow make the path smoother than it is can be strong. A recent essay I shared with my…
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When my daughter Avery was eight years old, we moved to a new state. Her swim team practiced at a local aquatic center, and every week she asked me to stay and watch. Her reasoning? “I need to see you when I come up for air.” During those practices, I noticed an older gentleman pushing an empty wheelchair through the…
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It was my 22-year-old daughter’s first Vrbo reservation. With no hotels near the half Ironman site, renting a small house was the norm. She’d booked it months earlier. But as our eight-hour drive was drawing to a close and the access code still hadn’t arrived, it became clear we’d been scammed. Natalie called customer service. Thankfully, a real human answered….
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Tomorrow begins the final 21 days of the year. A small window of time… and yet, I’ve recently witnessed how little it takes for something meaningful to shift inside a human heart. Last month, at my first Only Love Today retreat, 28 women showed me what becomes possible when we gently turn toward ourselves. I’ve been wanting to tell you…
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