Change. Uncertainty. We do many things to resist them and avoid them. Yet they keep happening.Living on a large piece of property out in the wilderness has given me a unique perspective on change… a very “in your face” perspective.You see, every day we take walks and do projects on the land. And …
A Lesson in Faith and Magic
I looked up today and noticed it was August. On the homestead, we recently moved into our new tiny house setup we had designed for over a year to fit the perfect meadow with the perfect view. The projects leading up to this, and the projects yet to come, have collided with summer kid activities and …
How to Deal With Impostor Syndrome
How impostor syndrome came up for me recently, and what I did to deal with itI pulled up to the big hospital near downtown in the dark of the early morning. Six police cars surrounded the yellow-taped entrance to the ER. After parking, I filed through the main entrance. This involved a bag check, …
Book Review: From Strength to Strength
Every once and again, a book comes along that impacts me so much, I feel the need to do a review. You can find my reviews of other books here:ThriveBetter Than BeforeMindsetFour TendenciesSolve for HappyThe BookToday, I want to discuss From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks. I first learned …
Retreat For Personal Growth
A retreat is something you can look at in two ways. It can mean “to go back” – back to basic life skills, back to family connection, back to faith. Also, it can signify a return to focusing on your own self-care (a “re-treat”).Ever since I was a young adult, I’ve wanted to attend an organized yoga …
Is It a Failure or a Learning Opportunity?
So. For months, I’ve been talking gangbusters about how I’m going to give this talk on infertility to a large audience at a major medical conference. I talked about it here, in my newsletter, on my social media, etc.I recently gave the talk, and I want to share my experience with you.The White …
