Last night I received the gift of perspective. As the couple entered our home, I steeled myself for their critical eye. We feverishly cleaned and de-cluttered before they arrived. Despite our best efforts, the house's imperfections seemed glaring. I hoped the positives would … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Future You
Competing voices are trying to narrate your life story. They tell you all kinds of versions of who you are and who you will be. These voices are added to the one inside your head. She is the harshest critic and has the highest expectations. Your life is accompanied by a constant … [Read more...]
Being Myself
"I"m just going to be myself when I grow up." ~ Ezra, 5. My older kids, 5 and 7, entered into a classic "What I'll be when I grow up" discussion yesterday. I only half listened to their exchange until the end, when Ezra simply concluded that he'd be himself. He said it with … [Read more...]
