Sometimes I wonder if I'm meant to be a participant in this great internet that I love. Maybe I'm wired funny, or something. I've noticed a consistent pattern over the past 8 years of internet life. I will pour myself into sharing my life and what I've learned with others. I will share on my blog, email with people, tweet and facebook with them. I will teach a class or start … [Read more...] about That time I hid under a rock: When givers give too much
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Campfire tales: exploring new worlds
Change and the unknown are scary things for most of us. Blind faith may be the only thing that can provide the courage to start something new. This quote explains the concept: “When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you … [Read more...] about Campfire tales: exploring new worlds
Organize Your Heart and Mind
With May showers, flowers and craft shows blooming, everyone's in a rush to spring clean. It's tempting to just toss everything into a bin without really looking and start over from scratch. I talk a good game about wanting that but I'm also incredibly sentimental so I want to keep a ton of stuff. Neither extreme is healthy, effective or sustainable in the long … [Read more...] about Organize Your Heart and Mind
Death, Taxes, and Your Dirty Mind
April 15th was tax day here in the US. For some folks, tax time is a breeze: they take a box of papers to their accountant + head out for a coffee. For others, it's only slightly less horrifying than their get-up for the senior prom. Oddly enough, I enjoy the process and the paperwork at tax time. I'm that kid who used to play 'office' or 'Realtor' instead of 'house.' I have … [Read more...] about Death, Taxes, and Your Dirty Mind
Your Own Brand of Happy
This month's theme is Shoots + Roots...truly one of the best metaphors for a happy business + life if we ever heard one. It begs the question: how does YOUR garden grow? If we had a nickle for every time we've heard someone say "follow your heart" and mean it, really mean it, right down to their toes, we'd be able to buy some vegan soft serve at our favorite … [Read more...] about Your Own Brand of Happy
