Growing up, and as a young adult, giving money/time to charity, church, or to help others was like pulling teeth. I did it ... reluctantly. My now teenage daughter, though, gleefully had a garage sale to raise money to get 25 Christmas presents for less fortunate kids. My sister and brother-in-law are joyous foster parents. … Continue reading The Freedom of Shifting from a “Got to” to a “Get to” Mentality
How do you define “success”? What makes a day successful for you? I struggle with feeling like my day was a failure unless I get a bunch of “stuff” done. Do you know what I mean? Starting and finishing projects, making plans, writing, building things, and so on are all important and matter … YET, … Continue reading Redefining Success: Trading Achievements for Connection and Selfless Service
It’s amazing what a difference being present and kind makes. Time and again my wife will simply take the time to compliment someone and be curious about her/his story. The incredible thing is nearly every time this simple kindness will brighten and enliven the person in the most incredible way. Over the last few weeks … Continue reading Kindness = Happiness
Grace and Peace Yoga 