Happy 2025! A new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect—to consider where we’ve been and what’s ahead. Every January 1st, I open a special journal I’ve kept since 1997. In it, I record how I spent New Year’s, my accomplishments (big and small), my goals for the year ahead, and an intention…
Just saw Gladiator II—and wow, it’s intense! The action is relentless, the gore is next-level, and parts of the story linger long after the credits roll. But what struck me most wasn’t the fight scenes or the drama—it was the quick reference to Achilles, the legendary warrior whose one vulnerable spot became his undoing. The…
When I started this newsletter, I wasn’t sure I could commit to writing it every month. But the stories, feedback, and insights you’ve shared with me have kept me going—and I’m so glad I did. In case you missed an edition, you can catch up on all previous issues here. Together, we’ve explored what it…
Not everyone is going to get you—and that’s okay. During a recent speaking event, I realized that not everyone is ready to unhide. Some may not see its importance, and others aren’t ready to face the parts of themselves they’ve been hiding. But here’s the truth: hiding and unhiding are part of a continuum. Some…
I had the incredible opportunity to do a TEDx talk this month. The theme for TEDxDupreePark was “Seeds of Greatness”; I shared my Idea Worth Spreading: When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom. But, even more, significant than my speaking opportunity, was what I gained personally from my experience that day. My 3 Lessons: 1)…
Living thru a pandemic: Lesson 2 “Isolation is devastating to the human psyche.” ~Dr. Gary Chapman Note: This article provides you with a glimpse into the lives of those of us living all alone– our only human connections relegated to zooming with work and friends, joining the chorus of 7 pm revelers out of our apartment…
