Finding the Center – Centerline No. 2
For this second volume of Centerline, we shift the focus from the excitement of a new launch to the grit of everyday maintenance. Transitions have a way of revealing exactly where our foundations are shaky. Trust me, I’m in the middle of one. However, it doesn’t matter if you are navigating a move across the country or […]
Finding the Center – Centerline No. 1
Friends, I’ve spent the last few months navigating a lot of transitions—physically moving from Austin to the Boston area and professionally pivoting into this new chapter of coaching and leadership. Amid all that movement, I keep coming back to a single question: Where is the center? When life gets loud and the pressure mounts, it’s easy […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 62
Mary and her advance “Yes” One of the things I have done over the past few years – to help make Christmas a bit more meaningful to me personally – is to take time to focus on one the central characters in the story and just “sit” with that person for the season. In years […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 61
A Not So Merry Christmas We have all heard it…… this season is not joyous for everyone! And it’s true! If you are struggling financially…If you are dealing with family dramaIf you have lost someone dear to you…If you are depressed and don’t know why…If you received a devastating health report… It’s just hard! And when everyone […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 60
The God kind of rescue. In many ways, the story of Christmas is the ultimate rescue story. We naturally couch it with beautiful trimmings and talk of joy and celebration, and there is ample opportunity for all that—provided we truly understand and embrace the promise being offered. But we don’t always see the call to […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 59
Give thanks even here… even now… Here we are, just a few days from celebrating Thanksgiving, and many families have the tradition of sharing something for which they are grateful. We do it every year. And most of the time the list is easy to come up with, but what if it has been a […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 58
My return to Mayo Clinic It is with heartfelt gratitude that I share an update on my health journey: I am thrilled to report that I am going on 18 months cancer-free! I have always wondered what it would feel like to say that. I’ve rejoiced with others when they have made similar proclamations, and now […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 57
Buying the donut without the sprinkles. I know this was meant to be funny, but it actually points to a very important truth and that is: getting and keeping a healthy routine is really difficult. I wish it weren’t, but staying on the straight and narrow is the battle I face every single week. Perhaps you can relate. […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 56
Where do I find my peace? In our Resilience group last week, one of our fellow warriors risked a deeper level of authenticity by admitting she hadn’t yet experienced much peace amid her struggle with cancer. She then wondered aloud if she even truly knew what peace was, or what she should reasonably expect. Her […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 55
Learning how to face and embrace… the uncomfortable path to healing. Living with a debilitating disease presents an undeniable truth: personal healing and growth are only unlocked by accepting and engaging with unavoidable discomfort. The human tendency is to seek ease, but the reality of illness demands constant vigilance, effort, and adaptation. When we attempt […]