Have a Fun Day
As I pulled up to the drive-thru window of Starbucks the other day, the employee handed me my drink and said, "Have a fun day!" She didn't say "have a nice day or "have a good day. She changed one small word and lifted my…
Take the Picture
Last week, my family went on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. If you've never been there, it's spectacular. As you drive north from Phoenix, the red rocks pop up on the horizon and demand your attention. They are breathtaking. The hotel we stayed at offered…
You are Enough
In a world where you can be anything you want, I hope that you realize that whatever you choose to become or whatever the world allows you to become...you are enough. Society has created benchmarks where we can check in to see how are we…
Create Something
Every morning, we are given a brand new set of 24 hours that we can use in whatever way we choose. We can work. We can sleep. We can pay bills. We can clean the house. We can play with our children. We can talk…
Don’t Focus on the Highlight Reel
Everyone has a highlight reel. You see it every time you log into Facebook or Instagram. It's the beautiful oceanside vacation. The happy baby and her beautiful mother. The flawless selfie. The winning soccer game. It's called the highlight reel because it only captures the…
Superheroes Wear Yoga Pants
I'd like to tell you a story about a little girl. When my daughter was about two years old, we were at Target when she needed to use the restroom. She didn’t know which was the girl's and which was the boy's. So I looked…
936 Weekends
From the moment a baby is born, the countdown begins. You are given the gift of 936 weekends with your child before they turn 18. 936. At first glance, it sounds like a lot. That's almost 1,000 weekends. Multiply it by two and you have…
Most People are Good
News travels fast. Bad news travels faster. Years ago, news would be presented in 30 minute chunks at 5pm and 10pm. Today it is pumped out 24 hours a day by anyone who has a phone in their pocket. It's relentless and exhausting. A quick…
In Praise of Slowness
Here are a few headlines that I read just today: Samsung Galaxy Note9: A Flagship Phone for Busy Millennials 5 Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs Parents Are Too Busy To Potty Train We live in a culture that worships the cult of busy. Somehow, we have…
What Did You Do Today That Mattered?
Every night before bed, we all have to answer two questions to make sure that we are putting our lives to good use. What was the best part of your day? What did you do today that mattered? What Was the Best Part of Your…
