• We All Have Unique Gifts. How To See Yours Clearly

    We do. I promise you we do. I know at times when I’ve heard the word β€˜gift’ in relation to a person, I’m envisioning two wild ends of the spectrum. Either someone so loud and obvious, like a mega star, think of the names of some favorites. The A-list types with the one-off voices, and albums you own multiple copies of, and would buy again and again. Or, for those with deeper pockets than mine, the conversation pieces from award-winning artists recognized by national galleries. Or on the other end, a child who’s a huge step ahead of their peers because, at the age of 2, they can double-tie their…

  • The Key to Knowing What Others Really Value…

    So You Can Act Accordingly Honest mistakes aside. Way, waaay, over to the side. If someone said to you β€œI’ll text you back” four weeks ago and never did… they didn’t forget. They chose something else. If they’re too β€œbusy” for a five-minute check-in, that’s a clear decision they’ve made. And yeah, it feels personal, because it is. At any age but especially ours, here’s where to stop internalizing it as a flaw in your character, your worth, or ability to maintain relationships. It’s not you. When I miss a call or text from any of my peeps, and it happens often because … well, life and no one’s perfect,…