Growth is Quite Painful
When was the last time you were in a season of growth? It may have been a time of great change. Or a time after you had an energy release from letting go of something or someone. Or it could even have been timed with an actual season like spring, when many people feel new energy and inspiration. Think back to that most recent season of growth and remember how invigorating it was…initially! Yes, growth begins with excitement and joy and then it often gets painful very fast, wh
Bluebirds and Happiness
Sometimes a thoughtful gift stays with you. The “Bluebird of Happiness” glass figurine is one such gift for me. I was very young when it was given to me, maybe around age 10 or 11, but the feeling of receiving that gift has stuck with me all these years. So much so that this little bluebird still sits on my bathroom counter reminding me each morning I have a choice in how I show up to my day. The bluebird was a gift from my piano teacher. Going to her house each week felt lik
