Let the Light In

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen I am not comfortable showing vulnerability, no one really is. When I am more transparent with my struggles, I am grateful for the support received. More importantly-it helps others feel less alone in their struggles, and they see a more […] More

Smile

  “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss This time of year I get a bit sad thinking of the people I miss, either because of distance or they have passed away. I have to work hard to focus on the awesome times we shared together, and to be happy […] More

Gratitude

“It’s not joy that makes us grateful, It’s gratitude that makes us joyful.”  – David Steindl- Rast It is hard to feel grateful when we are struggling with big things: loss, hunger, isolation, etc. These moments are when it becomes the most important. Take notice of the smaller things: leaves changing color, the sound of […] More

Corn

“You plant corn, you get corn.” This is the southern version of “you reap what you sow”. A garden needs water, sunlight, and nutrients- just like our relationships and our business. Occasionally I have planted a vegetable that was labeled wrong at the nursery – sometimes it has been a pleasant surprise, other times NOT […] More

Mosquito

“Only when a mosquito lands on your testicles, will you truly learn that there is always a way to solve a problem without using anger and violence.” – Confucius In the past month, I have sometimes felt overwhelmed, angry, or even resentful both professionally and personally. I was searching for profound words to share for […] More

The Storm

“We are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts, some canoes, and some are drowning.” – Adapted quote by Damian Barr As I managed my own stress and anxiety, sometimes I do not show enough grace to others, and I can compare my burden to others.  On […] More

Be a Rainbow

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. “ – Maya Angelou When I see someone upset, I want to fix it for them or give advice. I find people don’t want my solutions, they prefer my empathy. Sometimes the best support is simply our time and a listening ear. Try to “feel it rather […] More

Environment

“Understand that you will be like those whom you surround yourself. Your environment is stronger than you are. “ – Chinese Proverb It is often easier to get pulled into the negative, rather than to walk away or seek a positive. We hear gossip and frustration several times a day. Do you choose to participate […] More

Be You

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. “ – Dr. Seuss In high school I remember a conversation with my grandfather when I was upset that someone didn’t like me. He asked… “do you want to be liked or respected?” I […] More

Concise Messages

“I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” – Blaise Pascal Sometimes it is easier to share a lot of words quickly, rather than to say something briefly but to the point with more meaning. Brevity forces us to cut ambiguity and conditional language. A concise message […] More