Many of us have been overwhelmed this past year with the sheer gift that life is with all its blessings, opportunities, hurt, grief, and uncertainties. We’ve written and encouraged a regular gratitude practice that can presence joy and contentment at any moment. While it can be simple to practice gratitude and presence happiness, sometimes we [...]
Life is full of ups and downs. It’s who you are in those painful down periods and the steady “middle moments” that truly define the type of leader and example you are for others. To quote my 90-year-old mother, Della Lee, “every day, you get to decide to be happy, sad, mad or glad.” This [...]
“The secret to having it all is knowing that you already do.” – Unknown This year’s hurricanes, floods, fires, and mass shootings have been a sobering reminder of how easily lives can be impacted and changed. Thanksgiving provides each of us an opportunity to take stock and recognize that we are so very blessed -- [...]
During this time of Thanksgiving, I am even more grateful for the many blessings in my life, like my husband, children, parents and extended family; my health and the health of others; a rewarding career and great team that I love; my home, clothing, and safe place to live; and this great country I call [...]
