Every life makes a statement. And every life has a mission. For some it's simply to survive, and for others it's to thrive. But regardless of where we all fall on the spectrum, our life speaks volumes of how we have lived from here to there. It's been almost 20 years since I wrote my legacy mission statement. I was struggling to overcome a past that was threatening to swallow me whole and steal any hope of a healthy future. I knew I wanted a different life for my children than I had but I didn't know how to get there. I knew I didn't want to be a mother who repeated the pain I bore as a child, but I couldn't fully grasp what that place looked like and what the journey would entail. I knew in 20 years I didn't want the be the same person I was then. The one thing that was clear Continue Reading
3 Building Blocks to a Legacy
With today’s challenge to live in the present, it can be overwhelming to consider the daunting task of building a legacy. The difficulty of the task is compounded when we experience the defeating cycle of missing the mark when it comes to setting yearly resolutions. We feel the tug between being content in the moment and still being aware of the future. And with the struggle of falling short in the present, we quickly lose sight of anything beyond tomorrow. All too often our weaknesses assume the position of not only limiting our legacy but also defining it. So, how do we maintain a connection and balance between the two? How do we harness all that the present holds and still build a legacy strong enough to sustain more than the present? Building a legacy begins by internalizing Continue Reading
When We Need Reminded…No Part of Our Story is Wasted
I’ve never been one to waste. I would rather throw a mildewed shower liner in the wash machine with a little bleach than purchase a new one. And recycling gift boxes and bags - guilty! If I can clean it or repaint it or repair it, I’m all in. Now, before you label me a hoarder, I’m not talking about holding on to things for the sake of holding on to them. I’m talking about not wasting what I have, and often that means finding ways to breathe new life into something that still has a purpose. Sometimes breathing new life into something is as simple as re-framing or re-arranging or re-functioning. Continue Reading