Life as an Iterative Design Process
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Finding Balance: A Lesson from My Joy Sign
I have a sign that my kids made for me as a Christmas present many years ago. It's made of a simple wooden board with the word 'Joy' spelled out in bright rope lights. Over the years, it has become my favorite decoration, one that gets the best spot in the house -...
The Power of Slowing Down
"Slow down to speed up," the narrator's voice said. It was a week before Christmas and I was walking Luna through my neighborhood while listening to an audiobook Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. The decision to take off from work for the remainder of the...
Beyond Goals: The Art of Setting Intentions
My recent (and intense trip) to Croatia revealed something amazing that I want to share with you - the power of intention and the beauty of living with intention.It really changes the way we experience everything. Setting an intention on enjoying the Holiday season...
The Power of Silence
I am writing this post from my home in Franklin, TN after spending three weeks in Croatia. I had a nice trip back - with a stop in Atlanta to hug my son Blais and meet some of his new college friends. The flight was long and crowded, my luggage got delayed for two...
Embracing Fall: Reflections on Transition and Self-Care 🍁🌻
Fall's rolling in, and you know what that means—transition time. It's a bit of a trickier transition than the springtime awakening, isn't it?🍁 The fall season means watching the zucchini and squash vines dry out and gardens become bare. It means pickling peppers and...
Embracing Wellness: Strategies for a Grounded Life
Title: Embracing Wellness: Strategies for a Grounded Life In the midst of life's whirlwinds, I've uncovered a set of essential strategies that have helped me stay grounded and maintain my overall well-being. Today, I want to share these strategies with you, with the...
From Identity to Essence: Embracing Change for Personal Growth
In a world often consumed by labels, roles, and societal expectations, it's good to take a step back and ask ourselves a fundamental question: "Who am I?" It will guide us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I recently had the opportunity to...
Finding Balance: The Dance Between Productivity and Wonder
"The ultimate point of all our frenetic doing might be to experience more wonder. - Oliver Burkeman I cleaned out my email inbox this past week. While I was deleting hundreds of accumulated messages, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts: "No Small Endeavor." The...
Keep Calm, Trust, and Create Art
Today, I'm borrowing a quote from the Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney: 'The end of art is peace.' I heard it on A1 Show and Podcast with a musician who was discussing fame vs success as an artist. I was driving to Stormlight Pictures studio (the one...
