On pumpkin spice lattes, automatic weapons and the sale of cigarettes
What do pumpkin spice lattes, the right to carry a gun, and a store’s decision to stop selling cigarettes have to do with each other? [...]
The importance of a sound business strategy
I hear it all the time. "What the heck is strategic planning? I just want a beautiful website." Take my word for it, I've [...]
Green smoothies: Easiest morning gift to yourself ever
Self-care is all about taking responsibility for your health. One of the easiest ways to do this is to eat healthy, yet who does all [...]
When tragedy strikes
Anyone who is familiar with the popular music festival SXSW knows that tragedy struck my community this week. Not only is SXSW a city-wide celebration, [...]
White horses and heroes and metaphors, oh my!
Do you have the energy and strength to face life? Life can ask more of you than you are willing to give. Joseph Campbell said [...]
Rewiring an AWOL brain: 30 seconds to increased clarity and well being
{Editor’s note: This post is a further explanation of my favorite 30SecondMom tip of all time. After posting it recently I heard from several followers [...]
Lessons in radical wellness from the family pet
It shouldn't be a surprise to me that reminders about what we know about wellness can come from our animals. I've written before about how [...]
LIVESTRONG Challenge 2010 report: lessons learned on the road
It was a really special part of my cycling year to finally ride my first LIVESTRONG Challenge this past weekend after having to sit out last [...]
The choice between surviving and thriving: we all have it
If you keep telling the same small story you’ll keep getting the same small life. – Jean Houston Every once in a blue moon [...]
The challenge of being frank even when it’s risky
Speaking the truth is so important to me. Yet speaking up about an injustice that we’re not sure other people want to discuss is a [...]