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A Fun Yet Unfamiliar Road

"If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads." - Anatole France To say I've experienced change over the last three years...

Reflecting on a Trip I Didn't Plan

When I set out on this road trip almost 4 weeks ago, I had a completely different plan for this leg of the trip in mind than what has...

Doing What is Right vs. Doing What is Right for You

Note: The picture above was taken in a moment when I was "supposed" to be doing something else, but listened to my heart and soul instead....

Finishing Unfinished Business with Forgiveness

The words below are from my book Sunflower Wisdom. I was prompted to share this after I received an unexpected apology from someone who...

Seeds of Hope

More than a few years ago, I gained a very special nickname, The Sunflower Princess. It was written on a note tucked into a bouquet of...

Breaking Through the Window of All-or-Nothing Thinking

Something I've talked about and taught about a lot over the years is perfectionism. It took me a long time to realize it, but...

Out of Crisis, Chaos and Scars, Stars are Born

For many years I’ve had two small pieces of art above my desk, both of which are very meaningful. The first is a postcard that displays...

Sometimes Just Showing Up Equals Success

A lot of success in life and business comes just by showing up. I mean certainly, there's more to it than that: training, education,...

Build Bridges Instead of Burning Them

In a former life, I used to be someone who burned bridges. As a writer, I was a HUGE fan of crafting lengthy and acerbic poison pen...