Dear friend, Our job in life: learn our Truth and then be our Truth. (with a capital T) Our Truth is who we are at our essence: the person we are before the world told us who we are supposed to be.Our Truth is what we truly believe, value.What we stand for and against. Who we love.How we spend our time and earn our living.How we dress.How we find fulfillment, joy, calling.And on and on… Our Truth will tell us all…
Dear friend, A few years ago I was at a crossroads and it all came to a head on one particular day. It started with a notice on my door that rent would be going up by $100. That same day I received an email saying the adjustable rate mortgage on my Chicago condo would be going up by several hundred dollars. After that, the day was a fog. At the time I was trying to live off my business…
Dear friend, This may sound cliche but please hear me out… I think some of the best life lessons come from our failures. We grow the most by not getting what we want or not having things work out in our favor all the time. This seems counter to what it should be but I’m beginning to believe that going after a dream is not actually about achieving the dream in a nice, easy, buttoned up way. The purpose of…
Dear friend, Have you seen the 90s movie Sliding Doors? It’s one of my favorites. The movie alternates between two versions of the main character’s life, depending on whether or not she catches a train. I think what’s so appealing about it (and also a bit terrifying) is that the story shows how such a minor moment can impact a person’s life. Have you ever had your own Sliding Doors moment? Maybe something so small changed your life forever or…
Dear friend, The world often laughs at phrases like “follow your heart” or “listen to your inner wisdom” and to an extent I get it. It sounds a bit silly and esoteric. I suppose I would laugh along if I hadn’t experienced these heart nudges and inner knowings firsthand. Maybe you’ve felt these heart nudges too? They often show up as if your whole body is saying yes; every cell in your body dancing with delight at the thought of…
Dear Friend, Several years ago I worked in the corporate world and would spend a lot of my life sitting in traffic. I can remember one particular commute so clearly. I was on my way to work, car inching along the highway, a tight grip on the steering wheel, blank stare in my eyes, shoulders slouched over, and a pit in my stomach (which was common those days). Amidst the talk radio show banter in the background a voice rose…