Finding peace, joy, and comfort in the poetry of reverence.
Self-Confidence: The Thing We’re Supposed to Have (But Maybe Don’t)
To admit we lack self-confidence is to become a whistleblower on ourselves. But if we don’t help ourselves, who will?
To admit we lack self-confidence is to become a whistleblower on ourselves. But if we don’t help ourselves, who will?
The Question Elected Leaders Must Ask Themselves
An open letter to representatives of we the people.
An open letter to representatives of we the people.
A Particularly Special Guy’s Night
Next, the man shuffled over to the table where Paul and seven-year-old Jackson sat. “Okay if I give your son something?” he asked.
Next, the man shuffled over to the table where Paul and seven-year-old Jackson sat. “Okay if I give your son something?” he asked.
The Most Creative Man I Know: My Dad
I am my father’s daughter. And what a lucky girl I am.
I am my father’s daughter. And what a lucky girl I am.
Mechanics of Art and Poetry of Work
Eventually, nothing more can be fixed.
Eventually, nothing more can be fixed.
All I Want for Christmas: A Wish List
I am invested in this world’s success, in my community’s success, and in the success of every human being who takes the time to read these words.
I am invested in this world’s success, in my community’s success, and in the success of every human being who takes the time to read these words.
Amish Friendship Bread: More Than Just Delicious
My mother-in-law, Karry, makes a bread that tastes like the intersection of pound cake, cinnamon sugar donuts, and the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life.
My mother-in-law, Karry, makes a bread that tastes like the intersection of pound cake, cinnamon sugar donuts, and the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life.
Speaking and Listening the Power of Truth
If we see each other as equals, we have open dialogue and respectful conversations.
If we see each other as equals, we have open dialogue and respectful conversations.
Stop Being Polite
Clearly, if there are only two choices between being rude or being polite, go with the latter. But, what if being polite gets in the way of empathy, compassion, and joy?
Clearly, if there are only two choices between being rude or being polite, go with the latter. But, what if being polite gets in the way of empathy, compassion, and joy?
Where Are All the Wonder Women?
In Russia, each time some new guy comes to power, they change the history books.
In Russia, each time some new guy comes to power, they change the history books.
Be Awesome in Real Life
To know Hadley Barrows is to feel as if all things are possible.
To know Hadley Barrows is to feel as if all things are possible.
What the Heck Is a Polylego?
I needed a word to describe my habit of reading multiple books at the same time.
I needed a word to describe my habit of reading multiple books at the same time.
What I Choose to Believe
It's a world of possibilities. You only have to look.
It’s a world of possibilities. You only have to look.
5 Ways to Change Your Mindset
“Our love of being right is best understood as our fear of being wrong”― Kathryn Schulz
“Our love of being right is best understood as our fear of being wrong”― Kathryn Schulz
Living at the Intersection of Fun and Scary
“These are the kinds of experiences that give something back to you,” Dan said. “They show you who you are in a whole new way.”
“These are the kinds of experiences that give something back to you,” Dan said. “They show you who you are in a whole new way.”