If you were asked to pour a glass of water from a large pitcher without spilling, you could probably do it confidently. But what about asking a three year old to do this same task? They probably wouldn’t have confidence, right? Here’s what is so fascinating. If you ask a three year old to pour […]
Imagine you’re headed on a month long wilderness adventure hiking the Appalachian trail. What would you carry with you? Water? Food? Dry clothes? Bear spray? Packing would be an intentional process. Even if that bag were heavy, you’d be willing to carry it because you knew it served a purpose. Let’s take this mindset into
January is a beautiful opportunity to both look back with intention and look forward with purpose. When we can see where we’ve been, we can better understand where it is we want to go. I like to think of it as better understanding our direction. If I want Waze to take me somewhere, I first
I was in a traffic jam recently. Not with cars, but shopping carts. It was the Saturday before Thanksgiving as I was jammed between the freezer and beverage sections. As folks steered around the obstacle and continued on their planned path, I was ready to follow suit. Straight to the eggs. As I made the
10to Practice Gratitude It’s November. A time when our family focuses on gratitude. The science of gratitude goes beyond simply thinking intentionally. A consistent practice of gratitude can actually rewire the brain, activate the pre-frontal cortex, and empower us to see the world differently, even if our circumstances stay the same. Any gratitude practice can