The fence is broken. Run for it!
I had a conversation with someone recently that reminded me of something I had written about my dog. This person was talking about something she really wanted to accomplish, but couldn’t quite get over the fear to truly pursue it. I innocently asked if someone had once made her feel like she wasn’t talented enough
Staying in the moment creates ground for kindness
How in tune are you with what’s happening around you? Do you walk into the grocery store while texting on your phone? (I’m guilty.) When you walk out of that store, would you be able to tell someone the color of the cashier’s eyes? (‘Fraid not.) Or even their shirt color? (Maybe.) Sometimes my mind
Your every day legacy
The window in front of me when I write is immense. My office is in a sunroom, so whichever way I turn my head, I see nature. The sun is starting to get out of bed a little later each morning, so most days when I walk into my office, it’s dark. An interesting reflection
Be a big fan of kindness
I remember my son at age 2 meeting his first celebrity. Belle wore a beautiful tufted yellow dress, and although there were hoards of people waiting for her attention, in the moment he first bravely approached her, Princess Belle made Charlie the priority. It seems like that kind of kindness between “celebrities” and the rest
What’s the remedy to negativity?
I feel like I’m writing our annual Christmas letter either three months early or nine months late. Jordan’s a junior now and excelling at everything… Charlie is a freshman in high school and learning to drive. Everyone stay off the sidewalks! HaHaHa! At age 10, Ben is still a fishing enthusiast… I took the summer
Girls use the heat to create kindness
Will someone please remind me of this crazy-hot weather when the snow is swirling and it’s 30 degrees below zero this winter? Living in the Dakotas creates a sort of seasonal amnesia. When it’s hot, we forget it’s going to get really cold — and when it’s cold, we forget it’s going to get really
Noticing kindness makes all the difference
Heather Brebaugh is a magnet for kindness. She sees it everywhere she goes, and where she doesn’t see it, she creates it. She reminds me of something I’ve learned over the years about kindness: it changes our perspective. It helps us get our eyes off of ourselves and our own problems. It moves our brain
