You are more than a Leader…

Sometimes, the world feels so sharp.Harsh words, sharp elbows, judgment—edges everywhere.I catch myself armoring up, bracing for impact. It feels like survival, but it’s exhausting. For years, I thought I had two choices:Keep my heart open and risk being hurt, or close it off and stay safe. But a mentor once told me:“It’s not about […]

Why does it hurt to watch? You see it on the screen – a story of pain, loss, or struggle – and it catches in your chest. A tightness you can’t explain, an ache that lingers. You’re not there, it’s not your life, so why does it feel so personal? Because it is. What you’re […]

If you’re like me, you’ve been taking stock of the year and beginning to dream about 2025. It’s a ritual I usually cherish—a sacred pause to reflect on the past and imagine what could be. But this year, something felt different. As I started setting intentions, I noticed a pang of resistance. Maybe it was […]

This Thanksgiving, what if we had a different approach to gratitude?  Instead of just asking, What am I grateful for? –  What if we considered, What if the universe is grateful for me? Pause for a moment and really let that sink in. So often, we think of gratitude as something we give—recognizing the blessings, […]

Hey friend, I see you – the weight you’re carrying, the pressure to keep it all together, to make sure it all goes according to plan. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Sometimes, it feels like if you loosen your grip, everything might fall apart. Holding on feels like the only way to stay safe. But […]

In a world that feels so heavy, it’s natural to question: “Can love really heal all this?” ”If love is the answer, why doesn’t it feel like enough?” The truth is, love is enough – it’s the most potent force we have for healing and uniting. The real question is: Are we choosing it? Love […]

When life lands a sucker punch, our first instinct is to react – To shield, to defend, to look outward for someone or something to blame. But what if, just for a moment, we chose something gentler? What if we simply stayed? Staying doesn’t mean surrendering to the pain as if it defines us, nor […]

Last night, after yet another long day without power, I went to the community center to charge my phone. Hurricane Milton had left a trail of destruction, and weariness was setting in. Empty shelves, debris everywhere, and the endless search for gas had taken their toll. As I waited for my phone to charge, I […]

As Election Day approaches, it’s natural to feel like everything hinges on this one moment. But every day, we cast ballots – through our words, intentions, and actions. Each small choice contributes to the world we’re creating. Tuesday’s vote is powerful, yes, but it’s just one of the many ways we shape our reality. Here […]

Is it selfish to feel joy when the world feels so heavy? In a world filled with pain – wars, division, and natural disasters – embracing joy can feel almost wrong. As if happiness somehow dishonors the world’s suffering. But what if joy isn’t something to wait for until life eases up? What if it’s […]