The victory isn’t in the outcome, it is in being one of the brave few who takes a chance. On a recent Sunday I was reflecting on my week. I often do this on Sundays before I map out the followiing week. As I thought about some of the challenges we’ve had including the flu, […]

Years ago, I bought a house and filled my rooms with friends. It was a little brick bungalow with 4 bedrooms in total. My living area was upstairs, there were two rooms on the main floor, and one in the basement. My, brother, and two friends moved in. One of the friends was someone I […]

Let me start with my experience as a sleep deprived, new mother. I wanted it all. I wanted to be a great mom, to own a successful business, to be fit and healthy, to have an incredible spiritual connection through prayer and meditation. What actually happened? After a very long night of feedings, I woke […]

Picture this: it’s early morning, and you’re about to start your day. What drives you out of bed? Is it the excitement of doing what you love, or the dread of obligations? In our fast-paced world, finding and utilizing internal motivation is akin to discovering a hidden treasure within ourselves. It’s this very journey that […]

Imagine your brain as an ultra-sophisticated computer, running various programs that dictate your thoughts, actions, and reactions. Interestingly, about 95% of these programs aren’t ones you consciously chose; they were installed during your early years. This newsletter dives into understanding this programming and lays out a practical guide to rewire your brain for a more […]

My friend Don said to me, “Do you want me to have my friend Brian give you a call? He’s a real estate agent and maybe you could just buy a house.” I was 21 years old and had just found out I had no where to live. I returned from traveling to find out […]

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]

Sometimes we self-sabotage just when things seem to be going smoothly. Perhaps this is a way to express our fear about whether it is okay for us to have a better life.                                               […]

Imagine standing at a crossroads in life, where every direction was clouded with uncertainty. One path, well-trodden and familiar, leads to a life of external control, where circumstances dictate your happiness and success. The other, less traveled, winds towards a horizon of self-responsibility and internal locus of control. This is the juncture where our story […]

Two years ago, my son and his friend Alex joined a karate class. Both were eyeing a spot on the studio’s prestigious wall of fame, reserved for exceptional students. My son, a natural competitor who thrives on challenges, practiced daily with a positive mindset. He’d often say, “I’m getting better everyday mommy,” his words brimming […]