Maybe winning isn’t a zero sum game And life is more than taking all or none Perhaps the two are just the same Whether you have lost or won They say that being kind and fair Is more important than being right Many don’t seem to have much care But it’s what let’s me sleep […]
Category: Life
Unrelated to a “new year’s resolution”, I started an elimination diet on January 1. The timing was purely coincidental – based on recent travel and of course the deliciousness of holiday food. The goal of this “diet” was not to lose weight. It was to understand if certain foods were impacting my body in a […]
I often debate how much I want to share of my personal life. Many see the beautiful parts through pictures but never the painful aspects I keep close. But now, I must honor someone very special to me. I’m certain he would want me to share the lessons I’ve learned if there’s even a small […]
“Ho niente.” Have you ever told a lie and instantly felt bad about it? You knew it wasn’t true, and in fact, it was the opposite of true. I have everything I need and much of what I want, and I said “I have nothing.” On the streets of Florence to a woman with a […]
I am thankful. Today and every day. I’m thankful for the obvious and important things…my family, my friends, my pets, my health, my career. But this year, I’m thankful for the things that often go unsaid. The flexibility with my job. The support from my husband. The ability to travel. Gaining perspective on what’s important. […]
Perspective – how important, yet forgotten. As humans, we are often self-absorbed and obsessed. We’re obsessed with our own issues, our own feelings, our own concerns, our own thoughts and dreams. But what if you could look at your own life in a new light, with a new perspective? What if the things that fill […]
Over the last 10 years, I’ve visited 39 countries. It started with a 4 month adventure with Semester at Sea, circumnavigating the globe by ship and visiting 10 countries. I’ve explored 6 continents with a lifelong goal of seeing all 7. I’ve visited manmade and natural wonders with the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal […]
There are those that have life handed to them on the proverbial silver platter. Whether money, position or prestige, they can succeed without really having to try. Some of those people go on to do great things of their own accord, while others let their talents lay in vain. But, this is not about the […]
Everyone has secret fears, worries and thoughts better left unsaid. In the rare and unfortunate case, those are so great that you’d trade your life to eradicate them. …A happy topic this is not, but a worthwhile one just the same. The last few days I’ve been in London, and yesterday particularly struck a chord […]
I’m honored to share my second post for Entrepreneur.com: It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Passion. Maybe your dream is to be a business owner, but maybe it’s something else entirely. Whether in work or in life, it’s always important to follow your dreams and believe in yourself. We have one life and it’s […]