Evolving Into Your True Self Often Feels Like Reckless Abandonment We all want to be our best selves, to reach our full potential and live a fulfilling life. But the journey to becoming our true selves is not an easy one. It often feels like we are leaving behind the familiar and comfortable, abandoning the old ways of thinking and…

It’s no secret that knowledge is power. We learn facts and figures, equations and theories, to give us the edge in school, our careers, and our personal lives. But what about compassion? Is it as powerful as knowledge? In my experience, the answer is a resounding yes! Consider this: How…

This morning I was looking through my archives and came across this picture of my boys when they were itty-bitty. With my eyes full of tears, I whispered, “Where did the time go?” Then it dawned on me, time didn’t go anywhere, I did. — I used to believe that destiny was a destination; a point of specificity, an arrival of either an inner or outer place. But I’ve since been able to glean, by looking back over my life, that destiny is an intention fueled by faith and perseverance. …

A good portion of the imposter syndrome comes from not seeing ourselves outwardly as we see ourselves inwardly. Outwardly we struggle with self worth, but inwardly we see ourselves as more than a conqueror. Outwardly, stock images and borrowed phrases loosely hold together our public profile, published in hopes that…

Don’t be so hard on yourself for being so hard on yourself. Holding yourself to a higher standard is a gift not a curse, and a lost art form if I might add. Perfectionism (in a positive light) isn’t an enemy; it’s fuel. An inner fire that keeps you striving for more, for better. Don’t beat yourself up for wanting to do…

Somber. It’s the best way I can describe it. I woke up this morning feeling it. Without explanation. No warning. No reason. Just, WHAM! There is was. I started my day on my favorite mountain bike trail before the sun woke up. Walking this time instead of riding. As I…

Today I find myself in that all too familiar place. Uncertain. Needy. Clingy. Sad. Alone. Will someone please use validate me? Like my post. Follow me. Engage with me? Will someone just see me? Let me know I’m actually still here; breathing, alive? Will someone let me know I matter? …

Last night was a difficult night for me. So much change, so many emotions. I don’t know what happened inside of me last night when they downgraded Luke from ICU, but something shifted. I wasn’t there. Bella, Luke’s girlfriend was. …

I was inspired by a post my daughter Kami Crume recently shared on LinkedIn from Sandip Nayak about “One of the Best Things He’s Ever Read.” It made me think of the rare Corpse Flower, a story I share in my coaching course. Consider this. The Corpse Flower, native to…