On Thursday night, I felt the sobering weight of sadness that so many of us are experiencing these days. It was a cool evening and a light winter rain had just started to fall. Dinner dishes waited in the kitchen,…
Tested and Approved: A Book Review
When I’m compelled to grab a highlighter and start ripping up thin pieces of cardstock to slip between the pages of a book for future reference, I know it’s going to leave an impact. It’s refreshing to hear a seasoned…
25: Validate the Struggle: A Life and Conversation Hack
This episode relates to thoughtful customer service, but on a deeper level, it’s also about making a difference in the middle of a work or personal interaction that is laced with frustration. Join me for an experience at the Nashville…
We Are Not Forgotten
On my walk this afternoon, I watched a yellow leaf fall to the ground. As I made my way back up the driveway, it floated down from a nearby tree and landed among a smattering of other red, orange and…
24: Reverse Your Personal Improvement Strategy
If it’s time to level up in your career, or finally make progress on a long held personal goal, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a thoughtful strategy that’s helped me lately, when my own insecurities come to light….
23: The Power of a Quiet Dream
There are times when it’s hard to form words around what you believe or desire. It’s hard to articulate the tiny seed of a dream growing deep within, even with an underlying sense that God has laid something special on…
22: Choose Peace
In the rush to perform, to achieve, and to do the right thing, thoughts of mercy and peace often become lost, especially when words and feelings get tangled up, or a heated exchange stirs unsettled moments in a relationship. Personal…
21: What If Everything Changed Tomorrow?
Sometimes, I feel desperate for change. And at other times, I realize the irony of my own thoughts. As nature moves us closer to the warm, golden days of summer, we’re in a season of waiting. Each story is a…
A Virtual Breath of Fresh Air + A Garden Tour
I once heard a customer say that during the heat of summer, she tries to spend as little time outdoors as possible. And in a way, I understood. Even when it’s all you’ve ever known, Florida summers can be brutal,…
20: A Survival Kit For Your Emotions During Quarantine
This podcast is an adapted audio version of the recent blog post, “10 Ways To Promote Emotional Wellness During A Crisis.” You can read it here. In the face of a global pandemic, it’s hard to know what to think….
10 Ways To Promote Emotional Wellness Through A Crisis
As the world around us spins with executive orders, cancellations, and extreme measures to shelter in place, physical health is touted as top priority. From one side of the globe to the other, we’ve been cautioned to protect our immune…
19: Placemaker: A Book Review
The places we live in and move through are a gift from the Creator, and they are also where He invites us to participate in the making of them. We shape the places, but the places also shape us. They…